SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life beyond Earth.

MATERIALS SPECIALIST - CASTING AND 3D PRINTING

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program, operate, and maintain polymer 3D printers to support casting operations
• Provide hand finishing and assembly for printed components that meet critical dimensional tolerances
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers, internal experts, and other resources to define the best operations for fabricating plastic, wax, foam patterns, or ceramic shells
• Take initiative in problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvement
• Work with design engineers and tooling engineers to take products from design to production
• Work with quality engineers to reduce defects and maintain high yield
• Provide hands-on support to manufacturing and test areas when developing prototype and production hardware
• Travel to suppliers when necessary

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Hands-on experience creating 3-D models or products

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a creative or engineering discipline
• Demonstrated professional track record of creative problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvement
• Experience taking products from design to production
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience with 3D printers
• Experience with investment casting

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR HERE.

 

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.