SpaceX · 3 days ago
Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Optical Production)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. The Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Optical Production) will manage integration build flow and test operations while ensuring that optical assemblies required for satellites are successfully delivered.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage integration build flow and test operations
Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration
Interface with both engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing and automation
Develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned
Enable day-to-day execution of product integration and test flow
Evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause and create actionable items and system improvements
Work with upstream and downstream partner teams to drive improvements at the system level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
5+ years of professional mechanical design or hands-on manufacturing experience
Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed, up to 10%
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Preferred
Master's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
Experience with integration and testing of optical, mechanical, propulsion, thermal, electrical, and/or structural systems
Documentation and configuration management experience
Experience writing test plans and procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
Experience in a production environment
Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
The ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
5 days of sick leave per year
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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