Weld Manufacturing Engineer

<div>Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>About the Role</strong></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <p>As a&nbsp;Welding Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in enabling rapid development, fabrication, and integration of advanced hardware across our R&amp;D and prototype manufacturing environments. You’ll be responsible for developing weld processes, fixtures, and joint designs that bridge early design concepts to flight-ready hardware. This position is hands-on and deeply cross-functional, working directly with design, manufacturing, and test teams to bring complex systems from concept to reality.</p> </div><h3>Responsibilities</h3><div> <ul type="disc"> <li>Develop, qualify, and optimize weld processes and parameters for multiple techniques including, but not limited to, electron beam, laser beam, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, plasma arc, resistance, friction-stir, and orbital tube welding.</li> <li>Support R&amp;D and production builds of welded aircraft structures, tanks, and propulsion assemblies, providing direct guidance to technicians and manufacturing engineers.</li> <li>Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering to drive weld joint design, fixture development, and assembly methods optimized for manufacturability, precision, and repeatability.</li> <li>Lead root cause investigations related to weld performance, material compatibility, and process deviations; implement corrective actions based on metallurgical and mechanical findings.</li> <li>Plan and execute weld qualification campaigns, including mechanical testing, NDE inspection, and data interpretation.</li> <li>Partner with NDE specialists to evaluate weld quality and develop advanced inspection techniques tailored for high-performance aircraft applications.</li> <li>Implement process control improvements using feedback from weld tests, NDE, and production data to increase reliability and consistency.</li> <li>Identify and integrate automated or robotic welding solutions to improve throughput, consistency, and quality.</li> <li>Research and evaluate emerging welding technologies and materials for potential application in hypersonic vehicle manufacturing.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with tooling, automation, and integration teams to develop solutions that minimize distortion, improve accuracy, and accelerate production timelines.</li> </ul></div><h3>Requirements</h3><div> <ul type="disc"> <li>Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or other related technical discipline.</li> <li>Hands-on fabrication, manufacturing, or testing experience with structural aerospace assemblies.</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, the person in this role is primarily focused on execution.</li> </ul></div><h3>Preferred Skills and Experience</h3><div> <ul type="disc"> <li>Degree in Welding Engineering or related technical field.</li> <li>Hands-on welding experience with nickel-based alloys, stainless steel, titanium, copper, and aluminum.</li> <li>Understanding of weld design principles and mechanical tolerances under thermal and structural loads.</li> <li>Experience with brazing, joining, and metallographic interpretation.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul></div><h3>Physical Requirements</h3><div> <ul type="disc"> <li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</li> <li>Frequent walking through office, manufacturing, and test facility environments.</li> </ul></div>