Aerospace Welding Technician (ET2)
- US citizenship
- Welding certification
- Driver's license
About the job
## Join Our Journey At Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED your growth is our priority! That’s why we offer an array of exciting opportunities for your career development.
From the transformative Team Lead Academy to education reimbursement, personalized mentoring, and engaging company-sponsored networking events, you have the power to shape your professional journey in a way that aligns with your aspirations. ## Find Your Community At the heart of our thriving business are the incredible people who make it all possible.
We celebrate a vibrant array of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Here, we foster an environment where everyone - employees, clients, and partners alike - are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. ## Prioritize Your Well-Being Our extensive benefits package is designed with your health in mind. Enjoy wellness programs, paid holidays, generous time off, employee perks, and so much more.
We’re here to help you achieve a harmonious balance in your life - both at work and at home. ## Together, We Soar Our dynamic team consists of 10 companies united in a single mission: to venture from Moon to Mars and beyond.
Join us on this extraordinary adventure! ## Description This position is part of the Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) support to the NASA EM32 Welding & Manufacturing (W&M) team under the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract to the NASA MSFC Engineering Directorate.
The primary focus of this position is manufacturing large aluminum aerospace structures using fusion welding and friction stir welding processes. Education and experience relevant to this position will be evaluated from that perspective. The position's primary responsibilities are to perform and/or perform welding and fabrication operations.
This position works integrally with an engineer/scientist under the guidance of a higher-level technician to apply and improve skills across a broad range in fields such as electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, drafting, or assembly disciplines.
This individual applies standardized rules and exercises procedures through the guidance, training and experience of a higher-level technician in engineering and scientific methods. This individual applies defined test and inspection techniques to various engineering and scientific aspects. This individual implements drawings, plans, and specifications and helps identify and correct deficiencies.
This individual interprets drawings, plans, and specifications and identifies and corrects deficiencies in methods and practices under the guidance of an engineer, scientist, or higher-level technician.
This individual prepares and presents inspection and test reports and corresponding documentation. ## Qualifications Typically, educational requirements are a High School diploma or GED or equivalent; and at least 2 years of general experience. Relevant candidate work experience will be evaluated against ESSCA contract engineering labor categories. ## Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.
The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain permission to operate customer-owned vehicles in support of work activities. The selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance and successfully complete a company defensive driving training class.
The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the following customer safety certifications: - Welding Safety. - Respirator (non-SCBA). - Overhead Crane/Hoist Operator. - Rigger. - Forklift Operator. - Aerial Lift Operator.
The selected candidate must have demonstrated experience performing Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and/or Variable Polarity Plasma Arc welding processes on aerospace materials such as aluminum (alloys 2219 and 2195 preferred), stainless steel, superalloys and/or titanium performed by manual and mechanized techniques.
The selected candidate must be able to work hands-on with machine tool-like equipment involving electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical components and systems.
Previous experience working with the following specifications and standards is desired, but not required: - NASA-STD-5006, “General Fusion Welding Requirements for Aerospace Materials Used in Flight Hardware.” - MSFC-SPEC-3679, “Process Specification – Welding Aerospace Hardware.” - ANSI/AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2010-AMD1, “Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications.” ## Work Environment General office environment (20%), industrial welding / manufacturing development laboratory / machine shop (80%).
Requires ability to interact effectively with co-workers, managers, and clients. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, and accurate communications, both verbally and in writing (50%). Travel may be necessary, but infrequent (<5%). ## Physical Requirements Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%).
Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (30%). Requires standing, sitting and walking in a lab environment with hazards that require wearing safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, foot protection, gloves and/or protective clothing to perform some operations (60%). Work will be performed on-site at NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (100%).
Use of stairs or elevators can gain access to buildings will be required. Some work requires using stairs and/or ladders to access elevated work platforms. Positions can require lifting and/or maneuvering materials and/or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. ## Equipment and Machines Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
Requires ability to operate welding and fabrication shop equipment (100%). ## Attendance Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job.
Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required. ## Other Essential Functions Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment (100%).
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. ## Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA).
In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act.
The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future. ## Compensation Details ET2 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued.
Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. ## Benefits Overview Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities.
Offerings include: - Health, dental, and vision insurance - Paid time off and holidays - Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) - Educational reimbursement - Parental leave - Employee stock purchase plan - Tax-saving options - Disability and life insurance - Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed
From Amentum's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Amentum
Amentum's space work: technicians and engineers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center launch site, at Houston and in Huntsville.
Pay on its listings: 40.8% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
How it pays: Paid as an employee on Amentum's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).
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