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Original Job Post

SpaceX · 2 days ago

Build Engineer, Thermal Hardware

Texas, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Work closely with vehicle analysts and design team to ensure solutions meet the requirements for vehicle design as well as the manufacturing processes

Develop production procedures/processes and manage the transition of parts and assemblies from development to high rate production

Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems and tooling needed to meet hardware deadlines

Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency

Create original CAD models and prints for flight and/or tooling components

Lead the on-site design engineering contact for the efficient build of parts and assemblies

Create and maintain build schedules

Resolve and analyze manufacturing discrepancies, while interfacing with the quality team (resolving issues for design, fabrication, and assembly)

Participate in design reviews internally and with suppliers and customers

Partner with engineering & production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation vehicles

Source, retain, and advise new and experienced vendors from a technical perspective

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or other engineering discipline

1+ years of manufacturing or design experience (internship or project team experience qualify)

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand

Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain

Work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

Ability to work at elevated heights (10’ to 185’+)

Ability to use various types of hand tools or hand-held power tools

Preferred

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or other engineering discipline

Experience operating or programming robotic systems

Hands-on experience with CNC, lathe, or other deductive manufacturing hardware

Experience with 3D printing or other additive manufacturing methodologies

Hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team or sub-team lead

Experience with new process development and continuous improvement

Experience managing complex projects with challenging schedules

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Hands on fabrication experience, general shop skills

Experience fabricating, repairing, or integrating ceramics or composite ceramics

Ability to perform basic structural and design considerations by hand

Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Knowledge of drafting and GD&T

Fluid dynamics, finite element, or related computer-based analysis

Experience putting lean manufacturing principals into practice

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Short & long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Various other discounts and perks

3 weeks of paid vacation

Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year

Company

SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that focuses on reducing the costs associated with space travel by using reusable rockets.

Founded in 2002

Hawthorne, California, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

https://www.spacex.com

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