Structural Welding Engineer

Axiom Space is guided by the vision to build era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy for the benefit of every human everywhere. Axiom Space is the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit. Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station – a permanent commercial destination in low-Earth orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home.

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Welding Engineer who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Welding Engineer, who’s responsible for developing, qualifying, and supporting welding processes used in the fabrication of flight and ground hardware. This role works closely with design, materials, stress, and manufacturing teams to ensure welds meet structural, safety, and certification requirements. The engineer defines weld procedures, supports supplier and in-house welding operations, and helps with troubleshooting issues during manufacturing and testing.

They also play a key role in inspections, failure investigations, and continuous improvement of welding techniques for aerospace applications. This position reports to the Senior Manager – Structures & Mechanisms. This role is onsite and will be based at our Space Station Development Facility (SSDF).

• Support production operations on full-scale welded assemblies, providing direction to manufacturing engineers and welders on correct techniques in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Advise, guide, and provide consultation on Axiom Space welding requirements for a variety of welding processes, including materials selection, process control, and weld qualification
• Support of welding-related Material & Processes group activities including written documentation, drawings review, review of vendor documentation, vendor onsite inspections, materials assessments, flight certifications, and related duties
• Review of design, engineering drawings, and project documentation to ensure that welding requirements are met
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering or related field with 9+ years of experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Advanced expertise in welding engineering with strong knowledge of AWS specifications, codes, and standards.
• AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or ability to obtain certification within one year.
• Proven capability in tooling and fixturing design to minimize distortion and ensure weld consistency.
• Broad understanding of welding processes, material selection, weld sample preparation, and required tooling/fixtures.
• Hands‑on experience with GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, PAW, FCAW, FSW, resistance welding, orbital welding, EBW, and LBW.
• Expertise in developing and qualifying weld processes, including WPS, PQR, test campaigns, mechanical testing, and NDE.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Experience with aerospace hardware, NASA standards, advanced alloys (Ni,…