Weld Development Engineer Intern

Compensation: $34–42 per hour
Start Date: Summer
Department: Engineering Research & Development
Role Overview:
We are looking for a weld development engineer intern to support manufacturing, operations, and root cause analysis. The Materials and NDE (Non-Destructive Evaluation) team plays a central role in enabling Terran R to fly, re-fly, and scale: developing, characterizing, and inspecting materials and processes across all parts of the vehicle.
Your Responsibilities:
Support the development and qualification of new fusion welding processes, including weld procedure qualification and generation of weld procedure specifications in accordance with AWS D17.1
Provide direct support to manufacturing teams for welding operations, root cause investigations, and resolution of production welding challenges
Assist with process quality control by ensuring documentation meets specifications, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvements to maintain high-quality outputs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, and quality) to develop and optimize fusion welding processes, equipment, and tools for the Terran-R launch vehicle
Candidate Requirements:
Currently pursuing a degree in Weld Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related engineering field
Strong foundation in welding processes and materials, with interest in Aerospace/Space applications
Proactive, hands-on learner with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills
Hands-on experience with fusion welding processes including GTAW, semi-auto GTAW, orbital tube welding or laser welding
Nice to Have:
Currently pursuing a degree in Weld Engineering
Familiarity with AWS D17.1 and related welding codes/standards
Important: The successful application submission for the above role(s) will be conditional to your profile evaluation by our Recruitment Specialists using the AI system. We can let you know better once you submit your resume.

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