Hadrian
Welding Engineer, Capabilities
$120K–$250K
Los Angeles, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted May 30, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years in welding engineering or weld process development.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR.
About the job
Develops and qualifies welding processes and brings welded aerospace and defense assemblies from concept through production in automated factory systems.
What you'll do
- Develop, qualify, and optimize welding processes for high-performance alloys; collaborate with engineering teams to introduce parts and technologies into production.
- Partner with NDE personnel to assess weld quality and support advanced inspection techniques.
- Support production scale-up by writing work instructions, equipment maintenance plans, WPS, and PQR, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).
- 2+ years of experience in welding engineering or weld process development.
- Fundamental understanding of listed welding processes and high-performance alloys.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and clear communication with stakeholders.
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, defense, shipbuilding, or offshore manufacturing; robotic or automated welding; NDT; supplier qualification; or advanced manufacturing.
- Familiarity with AWS, ASME Section IX, MIL-STD, ABS, NAVSEA, DNV, or other maritime classification standards.
Pay
$120,000-$250,000 USD base salary; $150K – $180K USD (compensation type not specified)
Tools
laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), orbital tube welding, resistance welding, gas metal arc welding (GMAW), friction stir welding, plasma arc welding, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
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