SpaceX · 4 days ago
Build Engineer, Structures (Starship)
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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
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Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or production (internship and school projects experience qualify)
Flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required
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 performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
Flexibility to travel to remote build sites
Preferred
Master’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or industrial engineering
Involvement in a professional engineering society or collegiate design project
Experience with the build, assembly, or integration of large mechanical assemblies
Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to welding, metal forming, fastening, drilling, bonding and automation
Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis experience using 3D CAD software
Experience with design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)
Experience transitioning complex products from R&D to high-volume manufacturing in a fast-paced environment
Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts
Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry
Benefits
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 for exempt employees
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that focuses on reducing the costs associated with space travel by using reusable rockets.
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.78BKey Investors
Intesa SanpaoloMirae Asset Venture InvestmentNASA
2024-04-25Secondary Market· Undisclosed
2024-01-16Secondary Market· $1M
2023-10-06Debt Financing· Undisclosed
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