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SpaceX · 7 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer (Merlin Turbopumps & Injectors)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer, you will develop solutions for turbopump and injector propulsion technology, support engine hardware production, and provide subject matter expertise to enhance manufacturing processes.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day production of Falcon, Merlin engine sub-assemblies, and engine integration which includes manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, metal forming, pressure testing, precision cleaning, non-destructive testing, heat treatment, and advanced mechanical assembly

Analyze recurring manufacturing discrepancies and their impact on hardware performance and lead multi-disciplinary teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions

Develop new and evaluate existing manufacturing processes and equipment to reduce non-conformance frequency/severity and processing/manufacturing costs

Provide subject matter expertise on multiple manufacturing processes and products and their impact on test and launch operations

Identify and execute design-for-manufacturability design and process improvements which have system-wide improvements to the department

Communicate and coordinate daily with supporting departments such as production, machining, maintenance, quality, and design engineering to ensure that quality hardware is delivered on time

Qualification

Mechanical design experienceAerospace welding systemsNon-destructive testingMetallurgical evaluationCAD experienceGeometric dimensioningTolerancingProduction tooling designDesign-for-manufacturability

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or STEM discipline

1+ years of mechanical design and/or hands-on manufacturing experience (internship and project experience are applicable)

This is a hands-on position that may require standing for up to 4 hours a day and working directly with hardware on the floor

Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing

Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when necessary

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