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SpaceX · 4 months ago

Structures Engineer (Starship)

Starbase, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Structures Engineer (Starship) will be responsible for creating rapidly manufacturable assemblies for the Starship and Super Heavy Booster, collaborating with design teams to ensure manufacturability and overseeing hardware production throughout its lifecycle.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work closely with vehicle analysts and design teams to ensure solutions meet vehicle design and manufacturing process requirements

Develop production procedures and manage the transition of primary structures and assemblies from the development phase to high-rate production

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

3D CAD softwareMechanical designManufacturing processesDesign for manufactureAerospace industry experienceTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or production (internship and school projects experience qualify)

Flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required

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

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

Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Master's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or industrial engineering

Involvement in a professional engineering society or collegiate design project

Experience with the build, assembly, or integration of large mechanical assemblies

Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to welding, metal forming, fastening, drilling, bonding and automation

Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis experience using 3D CAD software

Experience with design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)

Experience transitioning complex products from R&D to high-volume manufacturing in a fast-paced environment

Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts

Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry