Staff Welding Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Anduril's Maritime team is building the next generation of autonomous underwater and surface vehicles to give the United States and our allies a decisive advantage at sea. The Equipment team within Maritime designs, fabricates, and qualifies the tooling, fixtures, and structural assemblies that make rapid, high-quality production possible. As a Welding Engineer, you'll be the technical authority on welding processes that bring cutting-edge defense hardware to life—working shoulder-to-shoulder with Tooling Fabricators, Tool Makers, manufacturing engineers, and production leadership on the shop floor.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) supporting Maritime production.
• Ensure all welding operations meet applicable codes and standards (AWS, ASME Section IX, MIL-STD, NAVSEA) and maintain associated certification and compliance documentation.
• Lead root-cause analysis on weld defects and failures across FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and SAW processes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Specify appropriate base metals, filler materials, and welding techniques for thin-wall aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and carbon steel applications.
• Direct and interpret non-destructive testing (UT, RT, MT, PT, VT) and destructive testing to validate weld quality and procedure soundness.
• Optimize welding parameters and fixturing to improve quality, throughput, and cost, and provide hands-on technical guidance to Tooling Fabricators and welders.
• Drive continuous improvement by standardizing welding processes, documenting best practices, and leading initiatives that improve repeatability and efficiency across structural welding operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Materials/Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field—OR an equivalent combination of education and 7+ years of hands-on welding engineering experience.
• 10+ years of welding engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 10+ years of experience developing and qualifying WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of welding processes: FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and SAW.
• Proficiency with welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS D1.1 / D1.2 / D1.6, ASME Section IX).
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, and diagrams.
• Working knowledge of NDT methods (UT, RT, MT, PT, VT) and weld inspection criteria.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 35 pounds frequently within an 8-hour shift.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Experience qualifying procedures for thin-wall aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium.
• Familiarity with defense/maritime standards (MIL-STD-1689, NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248).
• Experience in a defense, aerospace, or maritime manufacturing environment.
• Experience with robotic or automated welding systems.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification and experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.