Flight TIG Welder (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite role associated with hirify.global's north Austin, Texas operations. Applicants must meet U.S. Government ITAR export-compliance eligibility requirements.

Company

hirify.global is a space and defense technology company developing launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital spacecraft.

What you will do

• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding and fabrication operations.
• Cut, trim, fit, align, tack-weld, and assemble tubing and precision metal components.
• Set up and operate GTAW equipment for flight-critical fluid systems and launch vehicle hardware.
• Inspect completed welds, document work, create non-conformance reports, and support drawing redlines.
• Maintain a clean, FOD-controlled workspace and follow aerospace handling and safety procedures.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to resolve fit, quality, and documentation issues.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of hands-on TIG/GTAW welding experience on tube, pipe, or precision assemblies.
• Experience with tube and pipe cutting, facing, precision fit-up, and assembly.
• Experience welding aerospace alloys, including stainless steel and Inconel.
• Ability to use calipers, height gauges, scales, micrometers, and depth gauges to maintain tight tolerances.
• Ability to interpret and execute work from engineering drawings, plus basic computer proficiency.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required U.S. export authorizations under ITAR.

Nice to have

• 3–5+ years of TIG welding experience in aerospace, aviation, or high-specification manufacturing.
• Experience with borescope inspection and restricted-access weld geometries.
• Multi-position welding certifications and radiographic acceptance experience.
• Accredited welding certification and familiarity with AWS D17.1 standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on launch vehicles, lunar systems, and orbital spacecraft.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health coverage.
• Paid parental and military leave, flexible PTO, and an extended-service sabbatical.
• Educational and professional development support.
• Employee ownership with stock bonuses and a 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match.
• Schedule flexibility is required, including nights, weekends, and overtime when needed.