Orbex are looking for an experienced Welder to join our manufacturing team in Copenhagen.

　　You will predominantly work with stainless steel and Inconel using Tig welding process and supporting manufacturing efforts of our bespoke propulsion installations.

　　Orbex

　　Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Sutherland Spaceport. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €85m of project financing secured, a number of customers signed up, our launch licence application submitted, and backing from organisations including UKSA and ESA.

　　We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark. Working on cutting-edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime’s carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures. A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris in space.

　　Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark. Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market.

　　Orbex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is working towards a more diverse workforce in the aerospace industry.

　　The Position

　　The position includes the following tasks and responsibilities:

　　Welding and manufacturing customised components for propulsion installations and testing; that’s including structures, brackets, filters, fluid lines, and post-welding on 3D printed parts

　　Actively participating in discussions with engineers and designers, providing input on changes and offering suggestions

　　Occasionally support the set up, maintenance and improvement tasks in our propulsion test site in Faxe

　　Maintaining a commitment to good workshop practices and respecting established industry standards across our facilities and test site

　　Collaborating with the manufacturing team to meet the project schedule and deadlines

　　Key Qualifications and Experience:

　　TIG - welding experience especially on stainless steel, covering 1-8mm, but primarily 2-3 mm

　　Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s)

　　Previous experience of manual use lathe and milling machines

　　Experience with pipe fitting

　　Driver’s license to travel between our manufacturing site and Faxe

　　Desirable skills:

　　Ideally background in oil and gas or cryogenics

　　Welding and work in Inconel

　　Experience with Solidworks

　　Personality

　　Orbex is a high-paced, startup culture where you will be encouraged to take assume responsibility for tasks and see them through.

　　It is imperative that you take initiative, communicate openly and can collaborate with technical and non technical team members.

　　You must be able to thrive in an international, diverse and multicultural environment.

　　Location

　　This role is based in Copenhagen at Orbex’s Danish propulsion engineering and manufacturing site.

　　You will be spending time both at the factory and our nearby rocket engine testing site, with occasional travel to our main factory, test and launch sites in Scotland.

　　Copenhagen is one of Europe's most modern and aesthetically interesting cities. It is regarded as being one of the most liveable cities in the world, with a strong reputation for being clean, green and sustainable.

　　With a huge, active waterfront and a lively social scene, Copenhagen offers a wide range of social activities and leisure opportunities, all with a uniquely Scandinavian flair. Activities include cycling and sailing, and the centre of the city is famed for it's cultural highlights.

　　Security

　　You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You will be required to obtain CTC clearance for the role.

　　Benefits

　　For the right candidate, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

　　Competitive salary

　　Share Options in the company so you will really benefit from your hard work as the company grows and is successful

　　Our roles need to be on-site in Copenhagen due to the nature of the position, export controls and security, but we are happy to provide relocation assistance as required

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