Anduril
Staff Welding Engineer
$166K–$251K
Santa Ana, California, United States · Staff · Full-time · Posted Jun 22, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of welding engineering experience; 10+ years developing and qualifying WPS, PQR, and WPQ. The degree requirement allows an equivalent combination of education and 7+ years of hands-on welding engineering experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials/Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field—or an equivalent combination of education and 7+ years of hands-on welding engineering experience.
About the job
Develops and qualifies welding processes and supports production of tooling and structural assemblies for autonomous maritime vehicles.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation; ensure compliance with welding codes and standards.
- Investigate weld defects, direct testing, and specify materials and welding techniques.
- Improve welding quality, throughput, and repeatability while guiding fabricators and welders.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and 7+ years of hands-on welding engineering experience.
- 10+ years of welding engineering experience in manufacturing or an industrial environment, including 10+ years developing and qualifying WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation.
- Working knowledge of FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and SAW; proficiency with welding codes and standards; experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance; able to lift, push, and pull up to 35 pounds frequently during an 8-hour shift.
Nice to have
- AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
- Experience with thin-wall aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium; defense/maritime manufacturing; robotic or automated welding; or Lean / Six Sigma.
Pay
$166,000 — $251,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW, AWS, ASME Section IX, UT, RT
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