Welder/Fabricator

Ambrosia Energy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambrosia Energy is seeking a skilled welder to support the design and deployment of its distributed battery storage systems. You will complete welding tasks for site weldments, fabricate components to spec, and interpret engineering drawings to plan welding operations in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires strong adherence to safety and quality standards as part of a hands-on, fabrication-heavy team. Ideal candidates bring 2+ years of welding experience across TIG, MIG, stick, or FCAW-G,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of welding experience with TIG, MIG, stick, or FCAW-G.
• Vocational welding program counts toward requirement.
• Knowledge of welding techniques, safety practices, and AWS D1.1.

Responsibilities

• Complete welding assignments for construction and repair of site weldments on time and safely.
• Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components for test and launch hardware.
• Analyze drawings to plan welding operations where procedures are unavailable.
• Utilize manual and semi-automatic welding to fit and weld complex weldments.
• Visually inspect welds per AWS D1.1.
• Obtain and maintain internal licenses or certifications as required.
• Improve operations, reduce turnaround times, and streamline processes.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Perform other related duties to ensure an efficient work environment.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Reading welding symbols

AWS D1.1 inspection

Safety-conscious

Machining setup experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Vocational welding program counts

Tools

Abrasive waterjet cutting

Manual milling machines

Engine lathes

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Precision inspection tools

Job description

Ambrosia Energy is on a mission to make solar + battery systems the fastest-to-deploy and most cost-effective energy source in the US and beyond. As global energy demand surges - driven by the rapid rise of data centers, electric vehicles, and future in-home robotics, the world stands at a critical energy inflection point. To meet this challenge, we need innovative, scalable power sources. Our engineering-led team, with expertise in designing and deploying satellite constellations (Swarm, Starlink Mobile), is now focused on energy on Earth. We're developing affordable, clean energy solutions with new battery storage systems. United by strong team camaraderie, we prioritize speed, rapid iteration, vertical integration, and a test-like-you-fly approach. We're committed to making an impact on the future of energy.

We are designing and developing a distributed battery storage system to pair with solar panels that are quick and easy to install. The system is simple, robust, reliable, and easy to manufacture at scale. The system will include highly efficient DC-DC conversion, solar MPPT, power distribution, no moving parts, and efficient cable management to make everything plug and play in the field.

Responsibilities

• Complete welding assignments for the construction and repair of site structural weldments on time, safely, and in a professional manner

• Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test and launch hardware

• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable

• Utilize manual and semi-automatic welding processes to fit and weld complex structural weldments

• Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1

• Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required

• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes

• Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs

• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 2+ years of welding experience with TIG, MIG, stick, or Gas-shielded Flux-Cored Arc welding (FCAW-G)

  • Experience gained through a vocational welding program counts toward this requirement

• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, welding techniques, effective safety precautions, and practices of the welding trade

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of welding experience

• 2+ years of blueprint reading experience directly related to structural weldments

• Ability to read welding symbols per AWS 2.4

• Experience as a combo welder with the ability to fit and weld carbon structure using FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, or GMAW processes

• Experience in overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging

• Experience with metal finishing, grinding, and precision inspection tools

• Hands-on operating experience with abrasive waterjet cutting systems (nesting, material handling, troubleshooting cut quality)

• Proficiency in setting up and running manual milling machines and engine lathes for secondary machining operations

Additional Requirements

• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand-over-hand

  • Stand, walk, sit, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead up to 10 hours per day

  • Climb ladders/stairs and twist upper body up to 6 hours per day

  • Lift/carry up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 75 lbs without assistance for up to 1-2 hours per day

  • Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 6+ hours per day

• Candidate must be capable to safely work at heights (up to 20ft) in confined spaces, operate heavy equipment and machinery, and preform the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description

• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The company is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.