Welding Engineer, Capabilities

We are seeking a Welding Engineer to support the development of Hadrian’s next-generation automated factory systems for mission-critical aerospace and defense components. You will work alongside a highly driven team of design, automation, and manufacturing engineers to bring welded assemblies from concept through full-rate production. This is a hands-on, factory-integrated role requiring strong technical depth in materials and welding processes, as well as comfort operating in high pace manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Develop, qualify, and optimize welding processes including, but not limited to laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), orbital tube welding, resistance welding, gas metal arc welding (GMAW), friction stir welding, or plasma arc welding; Work with welding of high strength steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and other high-performance alloys; Collaborate closely with design, tooling, automation, and manufacturing engineers to implement new parts and welding technologies into production; Partner with NDE personnel to evaluate weld quality on development and production hardware, and support the implementation of advanced inspection techniques; Support production scale-up by creating detailed welding work instructions, defining equipment maintenance plans, and authoring Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR); Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace, defense, and maritime welding standards

Requirements

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 laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding, orbital tube welding, resistance welding, gas metal arc welding, friction stir welding, or plasma arc welding; Fundamental understanding of high-strength steel, stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, titanium, and aluminum alloys; Self-motivated with strong attention to detail; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and clearly communicate status and results across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders

Nice to have

Experience in aerospace, defense, shipbuilding, or offshore manufacturing; Familiarity with standards such as AWS (e.g., D1.1, D1.2, D17.1), ASME Section IX, MIL-STD welding requirements, ABS, NAVSEA, DNV, or other maritime classification standards; Experience with robotic or automated welding systems; Exposure to NDT processes and inspection program development; Experience qualifying and managing external weld suppliers; Background in high-mix, low-volume or advanced manufacturing environments

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees; 401k; Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need; Flexible vacation policy; Equity