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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Additive Manufacturing Engineer (Raptor)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company dedicated to developing technologies for human exploration of Mars. They are seeking an Additive Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and test various facets of the additive process, focusing on improving machine robustness and optimizing part designs.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Drive and identify projects to make the printer platforms more robust and repeatable based on machine issues, failed builds, and sensor monitoring/in process data acquisition

Be an active contributor within a team of engineers who perform the design, development, and testing of all facets of the additive process using powder-bed and powder-fed approaches

Continually identify and implement process improvement efforts on every step of the additive process

Advise and collaborate with the design team to incorporate and optimize features for additive manufacturing

Generate/optimize build files to produce high quality parts in minimum time with maximum consistency

Work with materials engineers to investigate properties, geometric accuracy, and surface finish results to develop optimal print parameters, heat treatments, and design allowable for existing and new alloys

Develop and maintain systems to efficiently collect and analyze process data while minimizing collection/entry burden

Develop and document best practices on new equipment and processes

Identify and implement safety improvements throughout the additive manufacturing process

Qualification

Additive manufacturingMachine operationProcess controlAerospace design specificationsMaterials propertiesThermodynamicsCommunicationTeam collaborationSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of professional hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, and/or project management experience

Preferred

Master's degree in aeronautical, astronautical, or mechanical engineering

Experience with operating additive machines, including parameter development and process control

Experience with trouble shooting/repairing machines

Knowledge of various additive and subtractive manufacturing and joining techniques for metals

Solid understanding of optics and lasers

Knowledge of relevant aerospace design and test specifications, such as SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5009, AIAA-S-080, and NASA-STD-5017

Familiarity with common engineering materials properties (strength, life, thermal, fluid compatibility etc.) and processing attributes particularly for titanium or nickel-based alloys

Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals

Proficient in basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials, and electrical circuits

Hands-on experience with aerospace component or fluid system testing, including pressure, hot-fire, and environmental testing

Excellent communication skills and ability to succinctly present recommendations

Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight

Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment

Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment