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Sr. Weld Engineer

Terran Orbital Corporation · Irvine, CA · On-site

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About Terran Orbital Corporation

Terran Orbital is an innovator and provider of picosatellites, CubeSats, and nanosatellites. They provide cost-effective end-to-end new space aerospace solutions for enterprises, universities, and government agencies. Backed by Space Capital.

About the role

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions.

What they're looking for

  • BS in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience with welding materials and processes, including parallel gap resistance spot welding
  • Strong understanding of weld parameter development, metallurgy, and weld joint design, ability to assess tradeoffs between welding methods for aerospace applications
  • Experience with robotic welding systems and automated welding integration
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and qualify resistance weld profiles for battery cells and battery structural components
  • Proficiency with root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone, fault-tree analysis) and corrective action implementation
More about this role

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Weld Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the IPT Lead – EPS, the Sr. Weld Engineer will drive the development, optimization, and qualification of welding processes critical to high‑reliability space hardware. This role will bring deep expertise in resistance spot welding and advanced battery manufacturing for spacecraft and satellite systems.

  • Develop, optimize,...

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