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Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
OUR MISSION
True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
OUR VALUES
- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
- What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
- It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
BENEFITS & PERKS*
- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
- Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
- Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
- Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
- Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles
YOUR MISSION
We are revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are searching for candidates passionate about hands-on engineering and advancing new technologies in space. As a Welding Engineer, you will be the technical authority for welding at True Anomaly, owning both the weld processes and the weld materials and specifications for flight and ground hardware. Your work includes weld joint design, weld qualification test campaigns, maintaining weld procedures and welder qualifications, supporting production on the floor, and partnering with design engineering to ensure welded parts are manufacturable to rate and cost requirements.
Level and compensation will be determined based on experience, technical depth, leadership capability, and scope of prior manufacturing programs owned.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the technical point of contact for welding
- Develop, optimize, and qualify welding processes and parameters, including planning weld qualification test campaigns and interpreting mechanical test and NDE results
- Write and maintain weld specifications and work instructions
- Select base metals and filler materials for welded flight and ground hardware
- Partner with Quality to define inspection plans (visual, penetrant, radiographic/CT, ultrasonic, leak, and proof testing)
- Lead equipment selection, installation, qualification, and maintenance activities
- Drive technical reviews with design engineering on weld joint design to ensure low-cost and repeatable welds
- Directly support production on the floor to ensure non-conformances are addressed
- Lead new-product introduction, participate in first-time builds, coordinate first-article inspections for welded assemblies
- Drive continuous improvement and process control to improve rate, quality, and cost
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to welding personnel and engineers
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in welding, materials, metallurgical, mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering, or a related field
- Experience in welding engineering or welded hardware fabrication, manufacturing, or testing for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems commensurate with the level of responsibility
- Hands-on experience with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Tungsten Inert Gas (manual and/or orbital) and at least one of laser, electron beam, Gas Metal Arc Welding/Metal Inert Gas, or resistance welding
- Knowledge of welding metallurgy and the weldability of aluminum, stainless steel, nickel-based, and titanium alloys
- Experience developing and qualifying weld processes and welders to AWS D17.1 or equivalent aerospace welding standards
- Experience with non-destructive inspection methods, mechanical testing, weld defect characterization, and acceptance criteria
- Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to influence design decisions, drive cross-functional alignment, and present technical information to diverse audiences
- Experience working to AS9100 processes and standards
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree in welding engineering, materials science, or a related field
- AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- Experience welding propulsion and fluid system hardware such as tubing, manifolds, baffles, valves, regulators, and pressure vessels
- Expert-level skill in a welding method such as orbital tube, electron beam, laser, friction stir, or plasma arc welding
- Experience with test methods such as fractography, metallography, hardness, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing
- Knowledge of damage tolerance, fatigue, corrosion, fracture control, and weld design allowables
- CNC or robot programming experience for automated welding
- Background in environmental or qualification testing of welded flight hardware
- Experience in high-rate or highly automated manufacturing lines
- Experience with PLM, ERP, MES, configuration and data management systems
- Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIFs or SAP facilities
COMPENSATION
Base Salary:
- Welding Engineer II: $95,000-$135,000
- Welding Engineer III: $120,000-$160,000
- Senior Welding Engineer: $150,000-$200,000
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
- Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.
To protect candidates and our company from application fraud and impersonation, we use third-party tools to verify applicant identity and detect fraudulent applications. Learn more in our Privacy Notice.
Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
OUR MISSION
True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
OUR VALUES
- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
- What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
- It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
BENEFITS & PERKS*
- Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
- Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
- Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
- Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
- Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles
YOUR MISSION
We are revolutionizing spacecraft systems and are searching for candidates passionate about hands-on engineering and advancing new technologies in space. As a Welding Engineer, you will be the technical authority for welding at True Anomaly, owning both the weld processes and the weld materials and specifications for flight and ground hardware. Your work includes weld joint design, weld qualification test campaigns, maintaining weld procedures and welder qualifications, supporting production on the floor, and partnering with design engineering to ensure welded parts are manufacturable to rate and cost requirements.
Level and compensation will be determined based on experience, technical depth, leadership capability, and scope of prior manufacturing programs owned.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the technical point of contact for welding
- Develop, optimize, and qualify welding processes and parameters, including planning weld qualification test campaigns and interpreting mechanical test and NDE results
- Write and maintain weld specifications and work instructions
- Select base metals and filler materials for welded flight and ground hardware
- Partner with Quality to define inspection plans (visual, penetrant, radiographic/CT, ultrasonic, leak, and proof testing)
- Lead equipment selection, installation, qualification, and maintenance activities
- Drive technical reviews with design engineering on weld joint design to ensure low-cost and repeatable welds
- Directly support production on the floor to ensure non-conformances are addressed
- Lead new-product introduction, participate in first-time builds, coordinate first-article inspections for welded assemblies
- Drive continuous improvement and process control to improve rate, quality, and cost
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to welding personnel and engineers
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in welding, materials, metallurgical, mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering, or a related field
- Experience in welding engineering or welded hardware fabrication, manufacturing, or testing for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems commensurate with the level of responsibility
- Hands-on experience with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Tungsten Inert Gas (manual and/or orbital) and at least one of laser, electron beam, Gas Metal Arc Welding/Metal Inert Gas, or resistance welding
- Knowledge of welding metallurgy and the weldability of aluminum, stainless steel, nickel-based, and titanium alloys
- Experience developing and qualifying weld processes and welders to AWS D17.1 or equivalent aerospace welding standards
- Experience with non-destructive inspection methods, mechanical testing, weld defect characterization, and acceptance criteria
- Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to influence design decisions, drive cross-functional alignment, and present technical information to diverse audiences
- Experience working to AS9100 processes and standards
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree in welding engineering, materials science, or a related field
- AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- Experience welding propulsion and fluid system hardware such as tubing, manifolds, baffles, valves, regulators, and pressure vessels
- Expert-level skill in a welding method such as orbital tube, electron beam, laser, friction stir, or plasma arc welding
- Experience with test methods such as fractography, metallography, hardness, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing
- Knowledge of damage tolerance, fatigue, corrosion, fracture control, and weld design allowables
- CNC or robot programming experience for automated welding
- Background in environmental or qualification testing of welded flight hardware
- Experience in high-rate or highly automated manufacturing lines
- Experience with PLM, ERP, MES, configuration and data management systems
- Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIFs or SAP facilities
COMPENSATION
Base Salary:
- Welding Engineer II: $95,000-$135,000
- Welding Engineer III: $120,000-$160,000
- Senior Welding Engineer: $150,000-$200,000
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
- Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.
To protect candidates and our company from application fraud and impersonation, we use third-party tools to verify applicant identity and detect fraudulent applications. Learn more in our Privacy Notice.
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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 Tesla, Fronius, and BWX Technologies, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in aerospace, heavy equipment, and oil and gas fabrication.
How many welding engineer jobs are remote?
About 36% of welding engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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