SpaceX · 3 days ago
Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Composites) to join the Composites Test group, where the role involves designing efficient equipment and processes to support new structures and components while ensuring safety and reliability.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create test stand, equipment, and process concepts
Create fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and instrumentation lists
Design and analyze structures, fluid systems, and mechanisms
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (design, build, and reliability engineers) to ensure new designs are streamlined for efficient manufacturing
Supervise the integration of test stands and equipment including fabrication, mechanical assembly, and data/control systems
Operate test stands with great attention to detail (tests have very little margin for error, so attention to detail is a crucial and essential characteristic of a development test engineer)
Develop manufacturing processes, and write detailed technical instructions to ensure hardware follows highest possible processing standards
Refine existing hardware and procedures for existing products based on lessons learned and product changes
Collaborate with highly skilled technicians to evaluate and resolve non-conformances by creating actionable items that systematically improve reliability and eliminate root causes
Manage several priorities and projects at the same time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of experience as a test or manufacturing engineer
Position may require extended work hours and weekend work
Position may require standing, bending, stooping and working directly with hardware on the floor for up extended periods of time
Preferred
Hands-on advanced composites manufacturing experience including 'out of autoclave' prepreg systems
Experience with NX/Unigraphics, Teamcenter CAD and PDM systems for component and tooling design
Expertise transitioning products from prototype manufacturing through volume production
Experience with rapidly introducing process improvements and lean manufacturing principles
Validation testing experience for composite structures
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
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year
Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
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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