Orbital Welding Technician

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Cimarron is seeking an experienced Orbital Welding Technician to support the development of Boeing’s CST‑100 Starliner, a spacecraft being developed in support of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

• Follow established procedures to set up and operate the orbital welding system.
• Work from blueprints and approved drawings.
• Cut and prepare all tubing and fittings used in the welding operation.
• Perform setup of the welding system.
• Conduct operational maintenance, refurbishment, and repair of spacecraft subsystems and ground systems.
• Troubleshoot spacecraft and ground systems to isolate faults and repair faulty components.

• Only U.S. citizens are eligible due to facility security requirements.
• Ability to obtain access to a NASA facility, requiring a background investigation and DOT random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must pass a physical examination (visual acuity, color perception, respiratory, etc.) to meet production certification and safety requirements.
• Work 1st shift (6:30 AM–3:00 PM), 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM), overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Lift a minimum of 25 lbs unassisted.
• Stand for extended periods (8 hours or more).
• Sto reconcile short pitch and build swap swap deny
• Climb ladders, stairways, and scaffolding.
• Work in a team environment.
• Successfully pass the NASA vision acuity test.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1+ years of orbital welding experience.
• Ability to produce successful X‑ray welds of materials, including titanium, Inconel, and stainless steel.
• Strong comprehension of purging complex paths throughout a spacecraft’s systems.
• Experience with welding, machining, or manufacturing.
• Experience verifying the accuracy of work performed and performing self‑inspections.
• Experience performing rework, repair, and modification to parts and assemblies and periodic maintenance on assembly machines and tooling.
• Experience documenting automated assembly tasks performed in accordance with applicable procedures.
• General shop skills, including FR (foreign object and debris) prevention, material handling, safety, calibration requirements, ESD, and contamination control of precision clean systems.
• Safety conscious and familiar with safety requirements in a manufacturing environment.

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer‑driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing
Defense and Space Manufacturing