Antares Nuclear
R&D Welding & Fabrication Technician III
Los Angeles · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
About the job
Fabricates, tests, and improves prototypes and test systems for advanced nuclear systems, while developing manufacturing practices and leading technicians.
What you'll do
- Work with engineering to fabricate prototypes, build and operate test systems, and improve designs and manufacturing techniques.
- Develop and document practices for machining, fabrication, assembly, and quality inspection; resolve technical issues and support system testing and validation.
- Source and commission equipment, coordinate resources, and lead, mentor, and train technicians.
What they ask for
- 5+ years in high-performance manufacturing or R&D, with experience in multiple listed areas such as fabrication, machining, welding, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, test processes, or test stand development.
- Understanding of aerospace-grade production and quality standards, with a demonstrated track record working under them.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and processes.
- Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed; ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
Nice to have
- Experience with welding techniques, including OTW.
- Experience developing complex systems and manufacturing processes from scratch; experience in aerospace, nuclear, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries.
Pay
$41.40 - $50.60 (base salary)
Tools
OTW, PLM, ERP
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