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About Gravitics 

At Gravitics, we're not exploring space-we're building it. We're creating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, but we're not just dreamers; we're doers. We design and manufacture large-scale orbital structures that enable commercial operations while meeting the requirements of defense and government missions.  

Our systems are built to scale and built to last-bridging commercial innovation with mission-critical performance. If you're ready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther, Gravitics is the place for you. Let's build the future together.   

About the Role  

We're looking for a highly skilled welder to help build primary structure for spaceflight systems. You'll be handson with precision aluminum welding, forming, fitting, and robotic/automated welding systems. In this role, you'll fabricate missioncritical structures, inspect weld quality, support engineering with problemsolving, and ensure every weld meets the highest standards. 

The work includes operating mechanized welding systems, fabricating tooling, handling raw materials, and supporting shop operations in a fastpaced environment where quality and safety are essential. 

Responsibilities 

Weld primary structure for humanrated space hardware 
Quickly fabricate and weld tooling to support production 
Inspect fabricated parts for geometry acceptance and weld conformance 
Fit, form, clean parts, and set up welding equipment for production 
Perform Class A quality aluminum welds 
Diagnose weld defects and recommend corrective actions and process improvements 
Collaborate with Engineering on tooling improvements and solving build issues 
Handle raw materials and finished weldments 
Use fabrication equipment such as vertical bandsaws, sanding tools, and jig tables 
Work with xray technicians and support other NDT processes 
Read engineering blueprints and follow written and verbal instructions 
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area 

About You 

You're a highly skilled welder who takes pride in high quality work. You enjoy working in a fastpaced environment, solving fabrication challenges, and collaborating with engineering. You're selfmotivated, detailoriented, and committed to producing flightquality work every time. You may have worked in aerospace before or in an environment where your welds are volumetricly inspected  

Minimum Qualifications 

5+ years of Class A TIG welding experience ( or equivalent from other industry) 
5+ years of fabrication and forming experience 
Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints 
Familiarity with NDT processes such as Xray and other inspection techniques 
Automated or robotic welding experience  
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions 
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted 
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time 
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical milestones 

Preferred Skills & Experience 

Compensation and Benefits

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the considerations of job-related knowledge and skills, education, and direct experience. Salary is just one component of the total employee package, which also includes company equity at an exciting time of company growth, as well as comprehensive medical, 401(k) retirement plan, a generous PTO policy, employee discounts, and more. 

About Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Gravitics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.