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Welding Engineer jobs are open across aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, construction, and heavy manufacturing, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in structural welding, metallurgy, and weld procedure development. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.We are looking for you to join our team as a Welding/Principal Manufacturing Engineer based in Sunnyvale, CA.
The Manufacturing Engineer will support the welding and fabrication of marine propulsion and power generations systems working on various manufacturing processes for high-value gearing and steam turbine assemblies, machined components, and welded fabrications. These processes include precision manual assembly, welding, bonding, and heat treatment of iron based products.
What You'll get to Do:
Develop new processes, improve existing manufacturing processes, and develop the required tooling and fixtures with an excellent team of experienced assembly mechanics, machinists, welders and engineers.
Develop, document, and optimize welding procedures and fabrication processes.
Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the manufacturing environment.
Develop efficient process flows and sequences of operations, optimized production area layouts, manage bills of materials, create detailed work instructions, process procedures and tooling requirements with emphasis on safety, foreign object elimination and equipment/system maintenance.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of new capital equipment for establishing expanded production processes.
Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and DFM considerations.
Lead qualification and certification of welding processes and personnel.
The ability to work on site with some exceptions for offsite work occasionally with approval.
Basic Qualifications for the Manufacturing Engineer:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (Note: an additional 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
Experience with or around arc welding processes i.e. GMAW, TGAW, SMAW, FCAW
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Experience with shop floor support
U.S. citizenship is required
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree with 3 or more years of experience. (Note: an additional 4+ years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Experience with mechanical assembly processes, of iron based products and welding.
Experience with or around arc welding processes i.e. GMAW, TGAW, SMAW, or SAW
Experience with shop floor support.
Experience in technical writing and presentations.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline (Science, Technology Engineering or Math)
Experience with 6-axis industrial welding robots
Experience with welding symbols, codes, and standards particularly Mil. Standards and Tech Pub
Experience with additive manufacturing
Experience with tool design and work holding
Experience with heat treat and calibration of equipment
Experience with GD&T inspections
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Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.We are looking for you to join our team as a Welding/Principal Manufacturing Engineer based in Sunnyvale, CA.
The Manufacturing Engineer will support the welding and fabrication of marine propulsion and power generations systems working on various manufacturing processes for high-value gearing and steam turbine assemblies, machined components, and welded fabrications. These processes include precision manual assembly, welding, bonding, and heat treatment of iron based products.
What You'll get to Do:
Develop new processes, improve existing manufacturing processes, and develop the required tooling and fixtures with an excellent team of experienced assembly mechanics, machinists, welders and engineers.
Develop, document, and optimize welding procedures and fabrication processes.
Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the manufacturing environment.
Develop efficient process flows and sequences of operations, optimized production area layouts, manage bills of materials, create detailed work instructions, process procedures and tooling requirements with emphasis on safety, foreign object elimination and equipment/system maintenance.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of new capital equipment for establishing expanded production processes.
Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability and DFM considerations.
Lead qualification and certification of welding processes and personnel.
The ability to work on site with some exceptions for offsite work occasionally with approval.
Basic Qualifications for the Manufacturing Engineer:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience (Note: an additional 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
Experience with or around arc welding processes i.e. GMAW, TGAW, SMAW, FCAW
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Experience with shop floor support
U.S. citizenship is required
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree with 3 or more years of experience. (Note: an additional 4+ years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Experience with mechanical assembly processes, of iron based products and welding.
Experience with or around arc welding processes i.e. GMAW, TGAW, SMAW, or SAW
Experience with shop floor support.
Experience in technical writing and presentations.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline (Science, Technology Engineering or Math)
Experience with 6-axis industrial welding robots
Experience with welding symbols, codes, and standards particularly Mil. Standards and Tech Pub
Experience with additive manufacturing
Experience with tool design and work holding
Experience with heat treat and calibration of equipment
Experience with GD&T inspections
#MPR
Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Welding Engineer Jobs by Experience Level
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Automotive
- Construction & Real Estate
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in welding engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in welding engineering, mechanical engineering, or materials science
- Proficiency in AWS, ASME, or API welding codes and standards
- Experience developing and qualifying Welding Procedure Specifications
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential or active pursuit of it
- Hands-on knowledge of GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, and FCAW processes
- Familiarity with nondestructive examination methods including visual, ultrasonic, and radiographic testing
Tips for Your Welding Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to weld codes
List the specific welding codes and standards you've worked under, such as AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, or API 1104. Hiring managers scan for these directly, and a generic resume that omits them often gets filtered out before a human reads it.
Highlight your WPS and PQR experience
Welding Procedure Specifications and Procedure Qualification Records are a core deliverable of this role. Call them out by name in your experience bullets and describe the base materials, processes, and acceptance criteria you worked with.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists welding engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by industry and process
Welding engineer roles in aerospace demand different process expertise than those in structural fabrication. Search by industry and scan the job description for process mentions, like GTAW, GMAW, or SAW, to confirm the role matches your hands-on background.
Prepare for a technical screen with weld defects
Interviewers routinely ask you to identify defect causes, such as porosity, undercut, or incomplete fusion, and walk through your corrective action process. Rehearse specific examples from past audits, inspections, or failure analyses you led or contributed to.
Negotiate using certification scope, not title
When discussing compensation, anchor your case to the scope of certifications you hold and the cost your employer would face to replace that credentialing, particularly if you carry a CWI or are qualified to multiple base-material groups.
Welding Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most welding engineers?
The companies hiring the most welding engineers right now include General Dynamics Electric Boat, HII, and Tesla, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in aerospace, heavy equipment, and oil and gas fabrication.
How many welding engineer jobs are remote?
About 4% of welding engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. Sub-areas with the most remote flexibility include weld procedure writing, quality system management, and supplier qualification work that does not require daily shop floor presence.
How do you become a welding engineer?
Most welding engineers start with a bachelor's degree in welding engineering, mechanical engineering, or materials science, then build process and code knowledge through entry-level roles in fabrication or quality. Earning a Certified Welding Inspector credential strengthens your candidacy significantly. Practical shop experience with multiple welding processes, combined with exposure to procedure development and nondestructive testing, is what moves candidates into engineering roles.
Can you get hired as a welding engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level welding engineer roles exist, particularly at manufacturers and fabrication shops that prioritize code knowledge and process familiarity over years of experience. Candidates who have completed relevant internships, hold a CWI credential, or have hands-on experience qualifying weld procedures in a lab or academic setting often land their first role. Focus your search on titles like junior welding engineer or welding engineering associate.
What does the welding engineer interview process look like?
Most welding engineer interviews begin with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical interview where you walk through your process knowledge, code familiarity, and past procedure development work. A second round often includes a hiring manager conversation and, for senior roles, a practical case study or written assessment involving defect analysis or WPS review. Some employers also conduct a shop floor or lab walkthrough.
Where can I find and apply to welding engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to welding engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your process background, code experience, and industry preference, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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