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SpaceX · 2 days ago

Build Engineer, Thermal Hardware (Starship)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX 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 Build Engineer for Thermal Hardware will own tooling design and development of advanced processes, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among teams to meet production goals.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work closely with vehicle analysts and design team to ensure solutions meet the requirements for vehicle design as well as the manufacturing processes

Develop production procedures/processes and manage the transition of parts and assemblies from development to high rate production

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

Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringRobotic SystemsCNC Machining3D PrintingSiemens NXTeamcenterProject ManagementGeneral Shop SkillsLean ManufacturingGD&T KnowledgeFluid DynamicsFinite Element AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or other engineering discipline

1+ years of manufacturing or design experience (internship or project team experience qualify)

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

Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain

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

Ability to work at elevated heights (10' to 185'+)

Ability to use various types of hand tools or hand-held power tools

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