Welding & Fabrication Specialist
Endurance Energy
Seattle, WA, USA
Location
Seattle, WA
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Engineering
About Endurance
Endurance is building the world's first modular subsea geothermal power plants, converting vast thermal resources under the ocean into gigawatts of baseload power. Backed by First Round Capital and Point72 Ventures, our founding team includes veterans from SpaceX, Helion, and Robinhood. We have completed multiple deep ocean deployments and are launching our generation pilot this year. By leveraging manufacturing scale, efficient drilling, and latent cooling on the seafloor, we are pioneering a new category of energy that outperforms traditional sources on both environmental impact and cost.
What you'll be doing
As a welder at Endurance Energy, you’ll work alongside engineers to develop welding processes, fabricate novel heat exchanger designs, and develop repeatable manufacturing processes.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with GTAW and handheld laser welding of stainless steel, nickel alloys, and titanium while helping us manufacture the world’s first subsea geothermal power plant.
Additionally, you will support rapid prototyping and the first of a kind manufacturing efforts required to deliver subsea infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
TIG welding of Inconel, stainless steel, and titanium
HHLBW (handheld laser welding) of Inconel, stainless steel, and titanium
Fit, tack, and weld heat exchangers that transfer 100-1000s of kW of power
Weld thick-walled process piping for extreme high-pressure systems
Collaborated with engineers on welding procedure qualification
Perform hands-on machining, fabrication, and modifications to support rapid prototyping and test readiness
Follow safety procedures in a welding and fabrication shop, ensuring shop is compliant and safe
Document assembly steps, test procedures, and observations for engineering review
Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot fit up and welding issues
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Maintain a clean and organized fabrication shop
Qualifications
3+ years of professional experience TIG welding advanced alloys including Inconel, stainless steel, and titanium
Demonstrated proficiency in HHLBW (handheld laser beam welding) or willingness to train into laser processes
Deep understanding of weld quality standards for high-pressure, high-temperature systems
Experience fabricating or repairing components for marine, aerospace, or power generation systems
Proven ability to fit, tack, and weld complex multi-material assemblies with tight tolerances
Hands-on familiarity with fabrication tools, machining, and precision measurement
Strong understanding of weld metallurgy, joint design, and distortion control for nickel and titanium alloys
Comfortable reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings and weld symbols (AWS D17.1 / ASME Section IX experience preferred)
Knowledge of purging techniques, filler selection, and heat input control for corrosion-resistant weldments
Track record maintaining a clean, organized, and safe fabrication environment
Commitment to safety and continuous improvement in shop practices
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, prototype-driven environment where designs evolve rapidly
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Excellent communication and documentation skills to support engineering traceability and QA review
Preferred Skills
Experience welding pressure vessels or process piping for 10,000 psi systems
Familiarity with ASME code work or WPS/PQR development in collaboration with engineers
Background in aerospace, energy, or marine fabrication environments
Capability to perform visual and dye penetrant inspections
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CWI or other weld inspection certifications
Benefits & Perks
Global Fieldwork: Travel to fascinating deployment sites along oceanic ridges in locations like the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, and the Azores
Hands-on Experience: Participate in sea trials and deployment operations in partnership with leading oceanographic institutions
Cutting-edge Development: Work with technology that spans high-power electronics, marine systems, and clean energy
Impactful Work: Help solve one of the world's most pressing challenges
Competitive Compensation: Comprehensive salary and equity packages
Benefits: Vision, Dental, Health insurance coverage
Dive Certification: Company-sponsored recreational dive certification
