Welding & Fabrication Specialist

About the role

The salary range for this role is $110,000-$160,000 per year, not inclusive of benefits and equity.

Key Responsibilities

• TIG welding of Inconel, stainless steel, and titanium
• HHLBW (handheld laser welding) of Inconel, stainless steel, and titanium
• Fit, tack, and weld heat exchangers that transfer 100-1000s of kW of power
• Weld thick-walled process piping for extreme high-pressure systems
• Collaborate with engineers on welding procedure qualification
• Support rapid prototyping and the first of a kind manufacturing efforts required to deliver subsea infrastructure in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience
• TIG welding advanced alloys including Inconel, stainless steel, and titanium
• Demonstrated proficiency in HHLBW (handheld laser beam welding) or willingness to train into laser processes
• Deep understanding of weld quality standards for high-pressure, high-temperature systems
• Experience fabricating or repairing components for marine, aerospace, or power generation systems
• Proven ability to fit, tack, and weld complex multi-material assemblies with tight tolerances
• Hands-on familiarity with fabrication tools, machining, and precision measurement
• Strong understanding of weld metallurgy, joint design, and distortion control for nickel and titanium alloys
• Knowledge of purging techniques, filler selection, and heat input control for corrosion-resistant weldments
• Track record maintaining a clean, organized, and safe fabrication environment
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement in shop practices
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, prototype-driven environment where designs evolve rapidly
• Excellent communication and documentation skills to support engineering traceability and QA review

Preferred Skills

• Experience welding pressure vessels or process piping for 10,000 psi systems
• Familiarity with ASME code work or WPS/PQR development in collaboration with engineers
• Background in aerospace, energy, or marine fabrication environments
• Capability to perform visual and dye penetrant inspections
• CWI or other weld inspection certifications

Benefits & Perks

• Global Fieldwork: Travel to fascinating deployment sites along oceanic ridges in locations like the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, and the Azores
• Hands-on Experience: Participate in sea trials and deployment operations in partnership with leading oceanographic institutions
• Cutting-edge Development: Work with technology that spans high-power electronics, marine systems, and clean energy
• Impactful Work: Help solve one of the world's most pressing challenges
• Competitive Compensation: Comprehensive salary and equity packages
• Benefits: Vision, Dental, Health insurance coverage
• Dive Certification: Company-sponsored recreational dive certification