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Terran Orbital Corporation

Sr. Weld Engineer

Terran Orbital Corporation · Irvine, CA

Posted 22 days ago

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This role has been open
22 days
Terran Orbital Corporation's roles stay open a median of 44 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
7% of Terran Orbital Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Terran Orbital Corporation
high
14 stale, 1 reposted of 29 open
Hiring momentum
47 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Sr. Weld Engineer at Terran Orbital, you will focus on developing and optimizing welding processes for high-reliability space hardware, particularly in resistance spot welding and battery manufacturing for spacecraft. Your role involves collaborating with manufacturing teams, interpreting welding standards, and driving initiatives to enhance manufacturing reliability. You will also engage in continuous improvement activities and support the development of next-generation welding processes and battery technologies.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 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
  • 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)

Nice to have

  • Background in materials science or metallurgical behavior of weld joints preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to operate outside comfort zones, innovate, and contribute to the advancement of space-based power storage technologies

What you get

  • 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) Match
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Competitive Paid Parental Leave

Worth weighing

  • Salary range is $125,000 — $170,000 USD, which may vary based on qualifications and experience
  • Position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance
  • Job operates in a professional office environment but within a manufacturing company, which may involve physical demands

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Listed by Terran Orbital Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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