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Overview

Intuitive Machines is a cutting-edge space company focused on making cislunar space accessible for public and private customers. They are seeking a skilled Aerospace Welder to ensure the structural integrity and precision of components designed for space missions.

Responsibilities

  • Perform precision welding on space parts and hardware using advanced welding techniques.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to manufacture space components that meet technical specifications.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications for welding requirements.
  • Operate and maintain welding equipment, tools, and machinery.
  • Work with NDT specialists to inspect welded joints for quality standards.
  • Work with aerospace materials such as titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, and exotic alloys.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for welding and fabrication processes.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of welding experience in aerospace or space industry components.
  • Proficiency in TIG, MIG, Orbital, and other welding techniques for aerospace-grade materials.
  • Strong understanding of welding metallurgy and properties of materials used in space hardware.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and specifications.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to welding and space hardware.
  • Must be a US Citizen.

Additional Information

  • Location: Houston, TX - Onsite.
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$33/hr across 85 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 Houston, TX

We're tracking 344 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 194 different employers. 104 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,366 other active welding openings from 671 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

Intuitive Machines currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Austin, TX (26), Zachry Group (25), and Austin Industries (25). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Burleson at $40/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Midlothian at $38/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.

See all aerospace welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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