Pipe Fitter/Welder

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Pipe Fitter / Welder

About the Role

As a Pipe Fitter / Welder, you'll fabricate, fit, and install the piping systems that carry liquids and gases throughout maritime structures at pressures ranging from vacuum to thousands of PSI. There's no room for shortcuts, and no tolerance for "close enough." You'll read drawings, cut and bend pipe, fit joints to tight tolerances, and weld or braze them as required. The systems you build will operate submerged, under pressure, for decades.

What You'll Do

Pipe Fitting

Interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, P IDs, and weld procedure specifications to fabricate and install piping systems

Measure, cut, bevel, bend, and fit pipe and tubing, from small-bore instrument tubing to large-diameter piping

Fit-up welded joints, silver-brazed joints, and mechanically fastened connections to tight tolerances

Work across systems including hydraulic, lube oil, high- and low-pressure air, seawater, chilled water, potable water, and steam

Install hangers, supports, and penetration pieces per drawing and spec

Perform hydrostatic, flood, and pneumatic testing and build test boundaries, monitor gauges, and identify leaks

Welding

Perform NAVSEA-qualified welds on pipe and tube in all positions (1G–6G) using GTAW (TIG), SMAW (stick), or GMAW (MIG) processes as required

Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, copper-nickel, and other alloys per applicable weld procedures

Maintain weld certifications and pass re-qualification testing on schedule

Perform silver brazing on piping joints per applicable procedures

Prep joints (cleaning, purging, fit-up) to ensure radiographic- and ultrasonic-quality welds

Quality Compliance

Groom completed systems and prepare for company, customer, and government inspections

Document all work: weld maps, joint logs, NDE records, material traceability

Identify and disposition non-conformances through proper channels

Maintain compliance with NAVSEA, SUBSAFE, Level I, and SOC requirements as applicable

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

5+ years of pipefitting, welding, or related mechanical trade experience

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, isometrics, P IDs, and weld procedure specifications

Proficiency in GTAW (TIG) welding on pipe in multiple positions

Experience with fit-up to tight tolerances on welded and brazed joints

Ability to pass weld qualification testing to applicable certifications

Willing to work any shift, overtime, and in all shop/field environments

U.S. Person status (ITAR requirement)

Preferred Qualifications

NAVSEA or nuclear welding certifications (current or prior)

Experience with SUBSAFE, Level I, or SOC-controlled piping systems

Military shipbuilding, submarine construction, or naval shipyard experience

Completion of apprenticeship, vocational program, or UA journeyman pipefitter certification

Familiarity with MIL-STD-1688, NAVSEA Technical Publications, or AWS D1.1/D1.6

Experience welding copper-nickel (CuNi), Monel, and other naval alloys

Brazing certifications (AWS C3.4 or equivalent)

Ability to obtain and maintain nuclear qualifications

Active DoD security clearance (Secret or above)

Physical Requirements

Lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 75 lbs occasionally

Climb, crawl, kneel, stoop, and work in confined and restricted spaces for extended periods

Work in environments with variable temperatures, fumes, noise, and wet/oily conditions

Maintain color vision adequate for weld inspection and system identification

Stand and work in welding positions (overhead, vertical, horizontal) for full shifts

US Salary Range

$68,000 $90,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

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