Welding Engineer

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity. We are developing the technologies and capabilities needed to make space exploration more accessible. We are looking for a Welding Specialist Engineer to support the industrialization and production readiness of our next-generation thruster hardware, including EBW activities, orbital welding and laser-welded components for a high-thrust engine. This is an intermediate-level engineering role, working closely with and under the technical guidance of our Senior Welding Specialist Engineer. You will support electron beam welding (EBW) for our new thruster, laser-welding activities for a high-thrust engine and participate on the manufacturing of the orbital welding for the our Nyx capsule propulsion. You will bring practical knowledge and you will work with design, manufacturing, quality and production teams to turn robust welding requirements into repeatable, well-documented manufacturing processes. What you will do • Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of EBW processes for the new thruster and laser-welding processes for our high-thrust engine. • Support orbital welding activities (being a qualified welder and support non conformance management). • Draft, review and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and related welding documentation; support procedure qualification and qualification records in accordance with applicable NASA requirements and program flow-downs. • Support the assessment of weldability, joint design and manufacturing risks, working with design and manufacturing engineering colleagues. • Prepare and maintain clear welding documentation, including process records, qualification evidence and traceability information. • Help investigate welding non-conformities and manufacturing issues, support root-cause analysis, and follow corrective actions through to closure. • Coordinate with qualified welding operators and production teams to ensure that approved procedures are understood and followed; this role focuses on engineering support and does not replace operator qualification or authorization. • Apply and develop your knowledge of TIG and plasma welding, including their process capabilities, limitations and quality considerations. • Work under the direction of the Senior Welding Specialist Engineer, progressively taking ownership of defined work packages and contributing to technical reviews. • Promote safe, disciplined and quality-focused manufacturing practices. What you bring • A degree or equivalent practical experience in welding engineering, materials or manufacturing engineering, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline. • Professional experience in welding or manufacturing engineering, with the ability to contribute independently to defined tasks while seeking guidance on complex or novel issues. • Practical knowledge of TIG and plasma welding, with experience or familiarity in laser welding or other precision joining processes. • A strong interest in electron beam welding and the ability to support process development, qualification and production-readiness activities. • Working knowledge of WPS preparation and control, welding procedure qualification, inspection and traceability; familiarity with NASA qualification requirements applicable to the program is an advantage. • The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications and to produce accurate, structured engineering documentation. • A methodical, safety-conscious approach and strong collaboration skills across engineering, quality and production teams. • Professional working proficiency in English. Especially valuable • Direct experience with EBW, including process development, qualificati