Divergent
Weld Engineer (All levels)
$122K–$259K
Torrance, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 22, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years; no stated alternatives.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in weld engineering, materials science or engineering, or related field. Preferred: master’s degree or doctorate.
About the job
Develop and qualify weld joints and processes for automated, fixtureless assembly, then integrate them into production for aerospace, defense, and automotive applications.
What you'll do
- Evaluate, select, and procure weld technologies; develop weld joints, processes, and parameters for varied alloys and applications.
- Write and implement weld procedures and qualification plans; assess performance through mechanical testing and metallographic analysis.
- Set weld quality controls to aerospace and defense standards and coordinate production implementation with automation, design, and manufacturing teams.
What they ask for
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls.
- Bachelor’s degree in weld engineering, materials science or engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience as a weld engineer in aerospace, defense, or automotive applications.
- Direct experience with automated/robotic welding, laser welding, or aluminum welding.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or doctorate in weld engineering, materials science or engineering, or a related field; experience implementing new products in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Expertise in MIG, TIG, laser beam, friction stir, or resistance welding; aerospace alloys; CAD for fixture design; or AWS, MIL, and ISO welding standards and codes.
Pay
USD 122,430 - 168,340 base salary; USD 141,380 - 194,390 base salary; USD 163,270 - USD 224,500 base salary; USD 188,590 - USD 259,310 base salary
Tools
automated/robotic welding, laser welding, aluminum welding, MIG, TIG, laser beam, friction stir, resistance welding
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