Friction Stir Weld Technician III

About the Company

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers to develop friction stir welding processes for novel spacecraft propellant tanks
• Provide manufacturing feedback to engineers to improve weld quality, repeatability, and production efficiency
• Perform and own friction stir welding operations on development and flight spacecraft propellant tanks
• Assist in pressure and leak testing of spacecraft propellant tanks
• Assist in the integration of spacecraft propellant tanks into spacecraft propulsion systems

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 7+ years of relevant experience with friction stir welding, or CNC operation and welding experience
• Ability to lead small teams of technicians
• Ability to improve processes and write standard operating procedures
• Ability to troubleshoot independently and understand drawings and CAD models

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years performing friction stir welding on spacecraft propulsion tanks or pressure vessels
• Friction stir weld certification and/or other weld certifications
• Experience with pressure testing and leak testing
• Experience machining aerospace grade parts with CNC equipment
• Experience with assembly, integration, and test of propulsion systems
• Experience with nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods and weld inspection