Strativ Group

Senior Welding Engineer $138,550 – $187,450 + bonus, equity & benefits Los Angeles, CA Onsite role

We’re a venture-backed defense aviation company building the fastest aircraft in the world through rapid, iterative prototyping. By prioritizing relentless hardware development, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield—supporting critical missions and maintaining a durable advantage for the US and its allies.

As we scale, we’re looking for a Senior Welding Engineer to support the development and manufacturing of next-generation aerospace vehicles. You’ll play a key role in standing up and optimizing welding processes, working at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and materials engineering.

What You’ll Do: Support development of weld shop capabilities for full-scale aerospace assemblies Develop, qualify, and optimize welding processes across multiple techniques (laser beam, GTAW, GMAW, resistance, plasma arc) Collaborate with design, tooling, and manufacturing teams to improve weld design for production Lead welding qualification testing campaigns and interpret mechanical and NDE results Drive root cause analysis across welding and materials challenges Implement process controls and continuous improvements using test data feedback loops Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing engineers and welders in a fast-paced environment Evaluate and introduce new welding technologies to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput

You Should Have: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline Hands-on experience with fabrication, manufacturing, or testing of welded assemblies Strong understanding of welding processes and parameters across multiple techniques Experience working cross-functionally with design and manufacturing teams Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-performance engineering environment

Bonus: Master’s degree in welding engineering or related field Experience welding or working with stainless steel, titanium, nickel-based alloys, aluminum, or copper Knowledge of brazing, joining techniques, and metallurgical analysis Familiarity with weld testing standards (ASTM, ISO, AWS) and data acquisition systems Experience with tooling design to improve weld quality and reduce distortion Background in aerospace, defense, or high-performance hardware environments

Why Join Us: Competitive salary, bonus, and meaningful equity Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hypersonic and high-speed aircraft Fast-paced, hands-on engineering culture with real ownership Comprehensive benefits including fully paid healthcare and retirement plans Unlimited PTO and strong team culture with regular in-office perks Direct impact on mission-critical aerospace technology

Apply: Email p.melacrinis@strativgroup.com. Exceptional candidates from unconventional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Keywords: Welding Engineer, Aerospace Manufacturing, GTAW, GMAW, Laser Welding, Defense Aviation, Materials Engineering, Fabrication, NDE, Aerospace Engineering