R&D Welding Technician
Los Angeles, CA$28k - $45kFull-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
R&D Welding Technician responsible for building and qualifying weld processes, hardware, qualification test articles, and large structural assemblies to support a new welding capability ramp in Hadrian’s fast-moving R&D environment.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate and weld qualification test articles and large structural assemblies in support of a new welding capability ramp.
- Perform hand welding using both laser and arc processes on first-of-a-kind hardware.
- Set up and execute orbital tube welding operations to spec.
- Operate and support robotic welding cells, including setup and troubleshooting.
- Read and build to engineering drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T, and maintain build documentation to support qualification and traceability.
Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with hand welding, both laser and arc processes.
- Experience with orbital tube welding.
- Experience operating robotic welding equipment.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T.
Skills
Required:Hand welding (laser and arc)Orbital tube weldingRobotic weldingReading drawings and GD&T
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
- 401k
- Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
- Flexible vacation policy
- Equity
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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