SpaceX · 1 day ago
Mechanical Engineer - Precision Machining (Starlink)
Woodinville, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Starlink project to develop innovative manufacturing solutions for precision machined parts. The role involves collaboration with design engineers, implementing process improvements, and ensuring product quality.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own product success for precision machined parts with single-digit micron tolerances
Interface with design engineers and machinists to implement DFM feedback on new and current hardware iterations
Aggressively implement process improvements to production processes to improve quality and throughput
Create capital and facility justifications for large projects and process improvements. Own these projects through implementation and activation
Own and develop quality plans for hardware covering dimensional inspection and functional testing
Design and fabricate tooling for machining, assembly, and inspection stations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics or other engineering discipline
1+ years of engineering design experience (internships, student projects, extracurricular project experience, and professional experience qualify)
Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Some travel required (up to 10%)
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Preferred
Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems
Hands on experience milling, turning, and/or CMM inspection
Practical and programming experience with high precision metrology including CMM, Profilometer, interferometer, etc
Strong demonstrable experience using GD&T
Basic understanding of industrial electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
Experience working effectively across multi-disciplinary teams
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Basic proficiency with Python or other programming language
Experience with full part life cycle from design through verification and production
Demonstrated experience working in a high-rate production environment
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
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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