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Overview

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company focused on rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world. The Welder will be crucial in fabricating and joining structural and piping components, ensuring high-quality welds that meet performance and safety standards.

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.
  • Fabricate, assemble, and pressure-test structural and piping systems supporting aerospace and defense operations.
  • Maintain compliance with ASME, AWS, and company weld standards.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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How this job compares in Los Angeles, CA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Los Angeles, CA currently run a median of $43/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $35–$63/hr across 58 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Los Angeles, CA

We're tracking 79 other active welding openings in Los Angeles, CA right now, from 55 different employers. 29 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 573 other active welding openings from 280 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Los Angeles, or widen the search to California.

Hermeus currently has 3 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $71/hr, Long Beach at $49/hr, and Santa Ana at $48/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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