Weld Development Engineer Intern
Horizon Lane
Irvine, CAFresher49m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
We are looking for a weld development engineer intern to support manufacturing, operations, and root cause analysis. The Materials and NDE (Non-Destructive Evaluation) team plays a central role in enabling Terran R to fly, re-fly, and scale: developing, characterizing, and inspecting materials and processes across all parts of the vehicle.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and qualification of new fusion welding processes, including weld procedure qualification and generation of weld procedure specifications in accordance with AWS D17.1.
- Provide direct support to manufacturing teams for welding operations, root cause investigations, and resolution of production welding challenges.
- Assist with process quality control by ensuring documentation meets specifications, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvements to maintain high-quality outputs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, and quality) to develop and optimize fusion welding processes, equipment, and tools for the Terran-R launch vehicle.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing a degree in Weld Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Strong foundation in welding processes and materials, with interest in Aerospace/Space applications.
- Proactive, hands-on learner with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills.
- Hands-on experience with fusion welding processes including GTAW, semi-auto GTAW, orbital tube welding or laser welding.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Weld Engineering.
- Familiarity with AWS D17.1 and related welding codes/standards.