Weld Engineer

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies. 

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

As a Weld Engineer, you will drive the development and qualification of innovative weld joints to enable automated, fixtureless assembly of multi-component designs.

The Role

• Lead weld development including evaluation, down selection, and procurement of weld technologies.
• Design and develop welded joints, processes, and parameters for a variety of alloy systems and applications.
• Write and implement procedures and qualification plans for weld processes.
• Characterize weld performance for designs through mechanical testing and metallographic analysis.
• Establish weld quality control requirements to conform to aerospace and defense standards.
• Coordinate with cross-function team of automation, design, and manufacturing engineers to implement welded joints into production. 

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in weld engineering, materials science or engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience performing as a weld engineer for aerospace, defense, or automotive applications.
• Direct experience with automated/robotic welding, laser welding, or aluminum welding. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or doctorate weld engineering, materials science or engineering, or related field.
• Experience with new product implementation in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Expertise in welding processes such as MIG, TIG, laser beam, friction stir, or resistance welding.  
• Knowledge of aerospace alloys including aluminum, nickel, and stainless steel alloys.
• Proficiency in CAD software for fixture design and layout.
• Familiarity with AWS, MIL, and ISO welding standards and codes. 

Work Environment

• This is a fully on-site role at our Torrance, CA headquarters.
• Mix of office, laboratory, and industrial environment. May work with powders, chemicals, and machining equipment.