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 on Mars.
LEAD MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (PROPULSION COMPONENTS)
As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer at SpaceX you will have the opportunity
to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel
solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will work on
launch vehicles and spacecraft that will deliver satellites into earth
orbit, ferry humans to and from the international space station, and
ultimately extend humanity’s reach beyond the earth and moon. You will
own the relationship between our development and production teams. You
will provide input into the design and development of new and existing
hardware and take a lead role in manufacturing and integration on our
current and next generation vehicles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead a team of manufacturing engineers in production of components
for Dragon and/or Falcon.
- Lead the production, assembly and testing of
propulsion/environmental and thermal control system components for
the Dragon vehicle under the CRS and CCiCap programs.
- Create and maintain build schedules that list all discrete
fabrication, assembly, and test tasks. Ensure that all components
are fabricated, assembled, and/or purchased to facilitate the
build schedules.
- Resolve and analyze manufacturing and test discrepancies, while
interfacing with the quality team (resolving issues for design,
fabrication, and assembly).
- Support component level testing such as proof and leak, fluid flow
and functional checkouts.
- Work closely with development and design engineers, internal machine
shops and external vendors to make parts that are designed
for manufacturability.
- Set goals and objectives for team members for the achievement of
operational results.
- Coach and support professional development of direct reports.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, welding or
materials engineering.
- 3+ years of experience working with fluid system components and
instruments such as valves, regulators, burst disks, pressure
transducers or resistance temperature devices.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, welding or
materials engineering.
- 2 years of experience leading a team of 3+ individuals either as a
project leader OR as direct reports.
- Experience with spacecraft or aircraft propulsion/environmental
control systems.
- Experience with fluid or gas handling systems.
- Knowledge of principles of compressible and incompressible flow,
thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials and
electrical circuits.
- Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition, including
familiarity with LabVIEW software.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be available to work long hours and weekends as needed.
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) 363-6000.1