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SpaceX

Sr. Welding Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR. WELDING ENGINEER This position will support manufacturing and ...

SpaceX

Sr. Welding Engineer

Hawthorne, CA

$130K - $180K/yr

SR. WELDING ENGINEER This position will support manufacturing and development of SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Starship launch vehicles, Dragon spacecraft, and Starlink satellites alongside a strong group of ...

Hermeus

Senior Welding Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$138K - $187K/yr

We are open to Senior or Principal leveling for this role. This position will support manufacturing ... The welding engineer in this role will interface daily with design and manufacturing engineers to ...

Hermeus

Senior Welding Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$138K - $187K/yr

We are open to Senior or Principal leveling for this role. This position will support manufacturing ... The welding engineer in this role will interface daily with design and manufacturing engineers to ...

Hermeus

Senior Welding Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$38.50 - $53/hr

We are open to Senior or Principal leveling for this role. This position will support manufacturing ... The welding engineer in this role will interface daily with design and manufacturing engineers to ...

Caterpillar

Senior Welding Engineer

Channelview, TX · On-site

$112K - $169K/yr

As an Experienced Welding Engineer, you will play a crucial role in overseeing all aspects of welding processes and technologies within our organization. Collaborating closely with design and ...

Aalo Atomics

Senior Welding Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$35.50 - $48.75/hr

About the role You'll be a founding member of our welding engineering function. You'll own process development and qualification, drive automation and cost reduction, and lead R&D into advanced ...

Belcan

Welding Engineer Senior

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$115K/yr

Welding Engineer Senior Pay Rate: $115,000 Location: Glendale, AZ Area Code: 623, 602 ZIP Code: 85307 Start Date: Right Away Shift: 1st shift, Keywords: #WeldingEngineerSeniorjobs; #Glendalejobs;

Belcan

Welding Engineer Senior

Glendale, AZ

$115K/yr

Welding Engineer Senior Pay Rate: $115,000 Location: Glendale, AZ Area Code: 623, 602 ZIP Code: 85307 Start Date: Right Away Shift: 1st shift, Keywords: #WeldingEngineerSeniorjobs ; #Glendalejobs;

804 Technology

Welding Engineer Senior

Glendale, AZ

$103K - $142K/yr

The Senior Welding Engineer in manufacturing uses expertise on a variety of complex manufacturing issues to increase the capabilities to produce products. * Designs, improves, and installs integrated ...

PG&E Corporation

Senior Engineer, Welding

Danville, CA

$194K/yr

As the Senior Welding Engineer, this individual will work as a company subject matter expert in welding, materials, fabrication and inspections, providing welding engineering consulting services and ...

Liebherr

Welding Engineer

Newport News, VA · On-site

$32.50 - $44.75/hr

Level 4 (Senior): * All duties of Welding Engineer Level 3 plus: * Requires little to no supervision. * Effectively communicates and manages projects with Suppliers, Purchasing and Engineering.

L3HHCM20

$84K - $156K/yr

As a Senior Specialist, Welding Engineer, your key responsibilities will include developing, implementing, and analyzing manufacturing engineering plans and projects. You will be responsible for ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior welding engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior welding engineers with extensive experience, specialized skills, and certifications such as AWS or ASME can earn salaries approaching or exceeding $200,000 annually, especially in industries like oil and gas, aerospace, or heavy construction. High earning potential often depends on project complexity, leadership roles, and working in high-demand environments or remote locations.

What is a Senior Welding Engineer job?

A Senior Welding Engineer is a specialized engineering professional responsible for overseeing welding processes, procedures, and quality control in manufacturing or construction projects. They develop welding specifications, ensure compliance with industry standards, troubleshoot welding-related issues, and provide technical guidance to teams. Additionally, they may work on improving welding techniques, selecting appropriate materials, and ensuring workplace safety. Their expertise is crucial for maintaining structural integrity and optimizing production efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Senior Welding Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Welding Engineer, you need extensive knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, materials science, and a degree in welding, mechanical, or materials engineering. Familiarity with industry codes (such as ASME, AWS), experience using CAD software, and professional certifications like Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) are valuable assets. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you manage teams and coordinate across departments. These competencies are essential for ensuring high-quality welds, maintaining safety standards, and driving project success in complex engineering environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Senior Welding Engineer?

As a Senior Welding Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include developing welding procedures, reviewing engineering drawings, and troubleshooting welding-related issues on the shop floor. You may also oversee the work of junior engineers or technicians, conduct weld inspections, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. Collaboration with design teams, quality assurance, and production staff is common to address challenges and optimize manufacturing processes. These tasks help ensure projects run smoothly, meet quality requirements, and are completed on schedule.

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Sr. Welding Engineer

Sr. Welding Engineer

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 143 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 60 rated aerospace companies

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SR. WELDING ENGINEER
This position will support manufacturing and development of SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Starship launch vehicles, Dragon spacecraft, and Starlink satellites alongside a strong group of design and build engineers. The person in this position will help develop, qualify, and optimize welding designs and processes including but not limited to; electron beam welding, laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding, orbital tube welding, resistance welding, gas metal arc welding, and plasma arc welding. The welding engineer in this role will interface daily with design and manufacturing engineers to make welding judgment calls and improvements and will enforce standardized practices and procedures on multiple welded assemblies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop, optimize, and qualify weld processes and parameters for multiple welding processes including but not limited to: electron beam welding, laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding, orbital tube welding, resistance welding, gas metal arc welding, friction stir welding, and plasma arc welding
  • Support production operations on full scale welded assemblies, providing direction to manufacturing engineers and welders on correct techniques in a fast paced manufacturing environment
  • Support design, manufacturing, and materials engineering with root cause analysis
  • Work closely with design, tooling, automation, and development engineers to improve welded designs for manufacturing
  • Set up welding qualification test campaigns and interpret mechanical testing and NDE results
  • Work closely with NDE personnel to interpret weld quality on development and flight hardware in addition to developing and implementing innovative state-of-the-art NDE techniques
  • Develop and implement improved process control where possible using test and NDE results as feedback loop
  • Set up automated welding solutions in an effort to drive process consistency
  • Scope out new welding technologies that may be employed to improve rate/quality/efficiency
  • Support on-site manufacturing and development of Starlink, F9, Dragon, Starship, and related propulsion engines

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience with hands-on fabrication, manufacturing, or testing experience of welded assemblies

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Master's degree in welding engineering or related technical program
  • Hands on welding experience of stainless steel, nickel-based, titanium, copper, and aluminum alloys
  • Experience with brazing, joining, and metallographic interpretation
  • Fundamental understanding of welding processes including, but not limited to, electron beam, laser beam, plasma arc, resistance, friction-stir, gas tungsten arc, and gas metal arc
  • Robot programming experience for automated welding solutions
  • Tooling design experience for welded assemblies to reduce part distortion and improve part consistency
  • Understanding of weld strength testing methodologies, standards, and data acquisition systems used to make informed welding decisions (ASTM E8, E399, E740, ISO 15653, AWS D17.X, AWS C7.X, thermos-couples, strain gages, etc.)
  • Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions including, but not limited to, optical and SEM fractography/metallography, hardness, chemical analysis, and mechanical testing
  • Self-motivated engineer with keen attention to detail
  • Strong ability to multi-task and communicate status and results with broad spectrum of internal and external departments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Willing to work long hours and weekends as needed to support and maintain build schedules
  • Travel may be required to other SpaceX facilities in Texas and Washington state (up to 50%)
  • Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Sr. Welding Engineer: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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