Welder

Job description

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. **About The Role:** As a **Welder**, you will play a key role in fabricating, assembling, and joining structural and piping components critical to our production and mission operations. You’ll work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to execute precise, high-quality welds across a variety of materials, ensuring all products meet rigorous performance and safety standards. This role is hands-on and suited for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced, technical, and safety-focused environment. ### Responsibilities - Perform precision TIG, MIG, and arc welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and high-nickel alloys. - Interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols to ensure dimensional accuracy and conformance. - Execute high-precision laser welding on thin-gauge and high-strength alloys, maintaining tight control of heat input, distortion, and weld integrity in mission-critical hardware. - Fabricate, assemble, and pressure-test structural and piping systems supporting aerospace and defense operations. - Maintain compliance with ASME, AWS, and company weld standards, following approved procedures. - Uphold strict safety, cleanliness, and quality standards in all work areas. - Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve fabrication challenges. - Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process optimization. ### Requirements - High school diploma or GED; technical welding certification preferred. - 5+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or high-precision fabrication. - Skilled in blueprint interpretation and all-position welding (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead). - Proven ability to fabricate and weld carbon and stainless structures and pipe to spec. - Must pass company-administered weld qualification tests and internal inspections. - Available to work overtime and varied shifts to meet mission timelines. - Physically able to lift 50 lbs, work at heights, and operate in confined or outdoor environments. ### Preferred Skills and Experience - 5+ years of GTAW welding experience with stainless, carbon, Inconel, aluminum, or titanium. - Knowledge of ASME Section IX, AWS D17.1, or MIL-STD welding codes. - Experience in aerospace component fabrication or ground support systems. - Skilled in tube and pipe cutting, grinding, and precision assembly. - Familiar with pressure testing, inspection, and NDE methods. - Proficient with precision measuring instruments and quality documentation. - Understanding of welding metallurgy and heat control for high-integrity welds. - Familiarity with advanced tooling and fixturing practices used in precision welded assembly fabrication. ### Physical Requirements: - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. - Frequent walking through office, manufacturing, and test facility environments. - Occasional standing, bending, or reaching as part of employee engagement or site walkthroughs.