About the role

As a Field Welder on the Field Operations team, you will perform the hands-on welding that turns engineering drawings into working nuclear hardware — in our Austin factory and at project sites in the field. You will weld stainless steel pressure vessels, piping, structures, and prototype hardware to approved procedures, working day-to-day alongside field engineers, machinists, and test technicians.

This role is a great fit for a skilled welder who wants to work on complex, high-reliability hardware, hold tight quality standards, and support installation and commissioning wherever Aalo builds. You will weld to procedure, help troubleshoot fit-up and joint issues at the bench, and contribute wherever needed to keep the build moving.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and mechanized welding — primarily GTAW and GMAW — on stainless steel pressure vessels, piping, structures, and assembly fixtures in the shop and in the field.
• Weld to approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and maintain compliance with applicable codes such as ASME Section IX and AWS D1.6.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, weld symbols, and joint details, and set up parts for repeatable, high-quality welds.
• Prepare joints, control fit-up and alignment, and manage preheat, interpass, and shielding conditions to meet procedure requirements.
• Support orbital and mechanized GTAW where applicable, including setup and monitoring of automated welding systems.
• Work directly with field engineers, machinists, and assembly technicians to build, modify, and rework hardware, test rigs, and prototypes on tight timelines.
• Diagnose and resolve weld defects and fabrication issues at the bench; support root-cause analysis with the welding engineering team.
• Support NDE activities (RT, PT, UT, PAUT) and rework nonconformances to close out inspection findings.
• Maintain organized records of welds performed, procedure and material traceability, deviations, and inspection results.
• Support on-site installation, commissioning, and field repair at reactor and test facilities, with travel as required.
• Maintain and pursue welder qualifications and certifications as the team and project scope grow.

Basic Qualifications

• Completion of a welding program, trade certification, or equivalent hands-on welding experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on welding experience, including GTAW on stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, weld symbols, and joint configurations.
• Experience welding to written procedures (WPS) and holding tight quality standards.
• Basic familiarity with powered and manual tools.
• Strong ownership mindset, attention to detail, and clear communication; comfortable working with ambiguity in a fast-iterating environment.
• Air-travel-compliant form of ID and a valid Driver's License.

Preferred Experience

• Stainless steel TIG (GTAW) experience on pressure-boundary applications.
• Current or prior AWS or ASME Section IX weld qualifications.
• Experience with orbital, mechanized, or robotic welding in a production environment.
• Experience welding zirconium, titanium, or Inconel, including under inert-atmosphere conditions.
• Familiarity with NDE methods and interpreting inspection results.
• Background in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability regulated industries.
• Hands-on fabrication experience beyond welding (machining, sheet metal, assembly, rigging).

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable working on the factory floor and in industrial, construction, and remote field environments.
• Physically fit for duty — capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing, climbing ladders, and working for extended periods while wearing PPE.
• Willingness to weld at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather or environmental conditions when trained and authorized.
• Willingness to perform sustained hands-on welding, fabrication, and assembly work.

What It Takes to Succeed at Aalo

We're building technology that will help reshape the future of energy. The pace is fast, the problems are difficult, and the expectations are high. Successful team members consistently demonstrate:

• Extreme Ownership - You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks. You proactively identify problems, drive solutions, and follow through.
• A Passion for Solving Hard Problems - You are energized by challenges that others avoid and enjoy finding practical solutions to complex technical issues.
• A Sense of Urgency - You move quickly, make thoughtful decisions, and maintain momentum while balancing quality and execution.

Requirements: 

• Based in the United States
• Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX
• Able to travel (at Aalo's expense) to out-of-state locations in the continental U.S., including on short notice and for extended assignments.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on technical experience
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Corporate Gym Membership

Additional Information: 

Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.

Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.

About Aalo Atomics

Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated advanced modular reactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.