SpaceX · 4 days ago

Structures Design Engineer (Starship)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (production and build reliability engineers) and operations to efficiently design and build parts on schedule

Own both flight hardware (i.e. grid fins, stage separation planes, vehicle-side hold-down structure, bellows, raceways, etc.) and the production processes used to make them

Fully understand and represent manufacturing practices such as laser cutting, forming, welding (resistance, TIG, MIG, laser), composites, and assembly

Develop and revise production procedures, equipment, tooling, and layout

Own design for manufacturing and assembly during new product development and improvement cycles

Resolve complex manufacturing defects and eliminate the root cause

Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all design and business requirements, including safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery

Ideate and manage capital projects to support the agility of a manufacturing center and quickly pivot to the changing needs of a fast-paced program

Qualification

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Engineering DesignStructural AnalysisBuilding StructuresManufacturing ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationSheet Metal ExperienceWelding ExperienceAWS DocumentationTooling DesignAutomation ImplementationSupplier ManagementContract Manufacturer ManagementModeling Software (NX)