SpaceX · 1 day ago
Mechanical Engineer (Production Tooling)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Mechanical Engineer (Production Tooling) will design, build, and activate custom tools critical to the success of various programs while managing high-impact projects from concept to completion.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop production tooling for SpaceX’s Hawthorne-based production teams
Demonstrate extreme ownership of projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept generation through fabrication and production implementation
Balance simultaneous projects of varying scope and complexity in a fast-paced environment
Liaise with various engineering and production teams to drive design for manufacturing
Use your well-rounded technical knowledge to display proficiency in basic structural sizing, mechanisms, and design while making development decisions based on cost and schedule considerations
Work with neighboring Automation and Pressurized Systems teams to bring large assets online and troubleshoot during the build process
Hone your organizational skills as you coordinate with internal SpaceX resources and external vendors to align with project schedule
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure costs and quality are well managed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of professional or internship experience with mechanical projects
Preferred
3+ years of professional or internship experience with mechanical-related projects such as Formula SAE, Baja SAE, rocket club, CubeSat, Design Build Fly, etc
Solid understanding of common tooling materials/practices, drafting, GD&T, and tolerance stack up analysis
Prior experience applying common manufacturing processes to designs (such as welding, machining, assembly, and inspection)
Experience with custom machine design; electromechanical systems, motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, lifting/rigging, etc
Strong expertise in design for manufacturability and design for assembly including experience taking products from development design to production
Extensive hands-on experience with common manufacturing processes including mills, lathes, manual and CNC, welders etc
Experience with NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter PLM systems
Experience performing structural analysis in FEMAP, NASTRAN, ANSYS or NX Advance Simulation
Experience designing production rate focused tooling for large aerospace structures
Ability to hone down project requirements to focus on the most impactful improvements from a safety, reliability, and efficiency standpoint
Demonstrated ability to incorporate robust poka-yoke methodologies to improve safety and reliability
Experience with manufacturing process development, facility/line layouts and common quality tools (PFMEA, 5 Whys, etc)
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
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
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
2025-12-12Secondary Market
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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