Welding Engineer II: High-Impact Nuclear Reactor Hardware

53 Stations; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Antares is seeking a Welding Engineer II to advance welding processes for reactor hardware. You will own procedure development, qualification, and production support, collaborating with design, materials, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure high-quality welds in stainless steels and nickel-based alloys.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving on the floor, with a focus on scalable, repeatable welding workflows, and compliance with engineering requirements across the full product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of welding engineering experience.
• Experience with GTAW, GMAW, PAW, laser welding, or electron beam welding.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• Familiarity with destructive and nondestructive testing methods for welds.
• Welding metallurgy, heat-affected zones, distortion, and residual stress knowledge.
• Experience leading welding procedures and welder qualifications.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or similar qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and maintain welding procedures, including Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and qualification records.
• Select welding processes, filler metals, joint designs, shielding methods and process parameters.
• Provide design-for-welding guidance related to accessibility, distortion, residual stress, inspection, and manufacturability.
• Support welded hardware from prototype through production, inspection, testing, and final acceptance.
• Work with welders, technicians, and suppliers to establish repeatable, high-quality fabrication processes.
• Create manufacturing work instructions, weld maps, inspection criteria, and technical specifications.
• Develop weld qualification plans, including destructive and nondestructive testing.
• Review weld documentation and supplier records for compliance.

Skills

Welding engineering

GTAW, GMAW, PAW, laser, EBW

Hands-on manufacturing

Interpret drawings & weld symbols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering or related field

Tools

ASME Section IX knowledge

AWS D17.1 / D1.1 familiarity

NDT / destructive testing knowledge

Job description

Antares is seeking a Welding Engineer II to advance welding processes for reactor hardware. You will own procedure development, qualification, and production support, collaborating with design, materials, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to ensure high-quality welds in stainless steels and nickel-based alloys.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving on the floor, with a focus on scalable, repeatable welding workflows, and compliance with engineering requirements across the full product