SpaceX · 4 days ago
Build Engineer, Thermal Hardware
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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 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
Preferred
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or other engineering discipline
Experience operating or programming robotic systems
Hands-on experience with CNC, lathe, or other deductive manufacturing hardware
Experience with 3D printing or other additive manufacturing methodologies
Hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team or sub-team lead
Experience with new process development and continuous improvement
Experience managing complex projects with challenging schedules
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Hands on fabrication experience, general shop skills
Experience fabricating, repairing, or integrating ceramics or composite ceramics
Ability to perform basic structural and design considerations by hand
Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
Knowledge of drafting and GD&T
Fluid dynamics, finite element, or related computer-based analysis
Experience putting lean manufacturing principals into practice
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year
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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