Welder/Fabricator

Welder/Fabricator

(

Onsite

– Marysville, WA

)

A bout

Gravitics

At

Gravitics, we're not exploring space— we're building it.

We're creating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, but we're not just dreamers; we're doers. We design and manufacture large-scale orbital structures that enable commercial operations while meeting the requirements of defense and government missions.

Our systems are built to scale and built to last—bridging commercial innovation with mission-critical performance. If you're ready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther, Gravitics is the place for you.

Let's build the future together.

About the Role

We're looking for a highly skilled welder/fabricator to build primary structure for human-rated spaceflight hardware.

You'll be hands-on with precision aluminum and steel welding, forming, fitting, and automated/robotic welding systems — fabricating mission-critical structures, inspecting weld quality, and solving fabrication challenges alongside engineering. Beyond welding, you'll also help assemble large space-rated metallic structures, own key shop processes, and contribute to building out our next-generation manufacturing center.

Responsibilities

• Weld primary structure for human-rated space hardware; perform Class A quality aluminum and steel welds
• Fit, form, clean parts, and set up welding equipment for production; fabricate tooling to support production
• Cut, form, and weld from engineering drawings and technical instructions
• Inspect fabricated parts for geometry acceptance and weld conformance; diagnose defects and recommend corrective actions
• Operate manufacturing equipment (CNC mills, water jets, bandsaws) and precision tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers)
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and other heavy equipment as needed
• Work with X-ray technicians and support other NDT processes
• Collaborate with engineering on tooling improvements, build issues, and design feedback; coordinate with quality and manufacturing leadership so shop-floor constraints inform design earlier
• Set and uphold a high bar for first-article quality and process discipline; diagnose and troubleshoot difficult fabrication/process problems
• Own equipment configuration and capacity for your work area; forecast bottlenecks and remove blockers
• Implement machine maintenance schedules and manage spares so equipment stays up and running
• Ensure shop processes have accessible, correct documentation; help transfer proven processes into standard production
• Support vendor fabrication/machining when it unblocks development or a process transfer
• Think creatively and question the status quo while still following documentation and prescribed quality standards
• Build and maintain a clean, safe, organized work area and follow OSHA safety standards
• Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of Class A TIG welding experience (or equivalent from another industry), plus 5+ years of fabrication/forming experience
• Hands-on welding experience with MIG/TIG/Laser systems for steel and aluminum
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints/technical drawings
• Familiarity with NDT processes (X-ray, Eddy Current, Ultrasound, or similar)
• Automated or robotic welding experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; sit/stand for extended periods
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends to support critical milestones; travel up to 25%
• Bonus Points for 5+ years of Class A D17.1 aerospace welding experience
• Experience leading or coaching a team
• Experience in safety-critical, traceability-critical, or cleanroom environments
• A&P license or experience on large engineered assemblies in a military context
• Strong self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced fabrication environment

About Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.