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.
BUILD ENGINEER (FALCON 9)
The Build Engineer owns the relationship between our development and
production teams for our Falcon 9 rocket. 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
launch vehicles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the production, assembly, and integration of Falcon
structural assemblies.
- Develop production procedures/processes and manage the transition of
parts and assemblies from development to high flow rate production.
- Implement process improvements to reduce assembly hours and
build cost.
- Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance
production efficiency.
- Create and maintain build schedules that list all discrete
fabrication and assembly tasks.
- Resolve and analyze manufacturing discrepancies, while interfacing
with the quality team (resolving issues for design, fabrication
and assembly).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering,
materials engineering, or welding engineering.
- 2 years of manufacturing, fabrication, assembly or testing
experience (internship experience can supplement for the required
industry experience).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master of Science in degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical
engineering, materials engineering, or welding engineering.
- Experience with spacecraft or aircraft structural assemblies.
- Process development, facility and line layouts,
PFMEA, Error-Proofing.
- Experience with NX and Teamcenter CAD and PDM systems.
- Knowledge of a variety of manufacturing techniques, processes,
equipment, and other processes such as: machining, welding,
drilling, sheet metal forming, and stamping.
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.