Welder (Launch Operations)

SpaceX
📍 Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 07, 2026

Job Description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

WELDER (LAUNCH OPERATIONS)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Weld using the flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes on carbon and stainless steel structural shapes, tubing and piping

  • Cut, trim, fit and fabricate weldments to dimensions for building and assembling using standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade

  • Collaborate with lead welder to ensure that the proper weld procedure, type of material, and rod size are accurately assessed for each welding project

  • Review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding opera...
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    Job Details

    • Location Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Metal Workers and Plastic Workers
    • Posted Date June 07, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 17, 2026