Gravitics, Inc

Aerospace Aluminum Welder (TIG)

Location

Seattle, WA

Employment Type

$35---$40-An-Hour

Required Skills & Certifications

TIG WeldingAluminumAPI
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Posted on May 6, 2026

Job Description

Overview

At Gravitics, we're building the infrastructure for a thriving space economy by designing and manufacturing large-scale orbital structures. We're seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Aluminum Welder to help fabricate mission-critical structures for spaceflight systems.

Responsibilities

  • Weld primary structure for human-rated space hardware
  • Quickly fabricate and weld tooling to support production
  • Inspect fabricated parts for geometry acceptance and weld conformance
  • Fit, form, clean parts, and set up welding equipment for production
  • Perform Class A quality aluminum welds
  • Diagnose weld defects and recommend corrective actions and process improvements
  • Collaborate with Engineering on tooling improvements and solving build issues
  • Handle raw materials and finished weldments
  • Use fabrication equipment such as vertical bandsaws, sanding tools, and jig tables
  • Work with x-ray technicians and support other NDT processes
  • Read engineering blueprints and follow written and verbal instructions
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Class A TIG welding experience (or equivalent from other industry)
  • 5+ years of fabrication and forming experience
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints
  • Familiarity with NDT processes such as X-ray and other inspection techniques
  • Automated or robotic welding experience
  • Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical milestones
  • 5+ years of Class A D17.1 aerospace welding experience
  • Strong self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced fabrication environment
  • Ability to rapidly diagnose weld issues and optimize processes
  • Excellent attention to detail, craftsmanship, and quality focus

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

Equity
Health Insurance
401k
PTO