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WELDING MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (PROPULSION ASSEMBLY)

RESPONSIBILITY:

• Develop weld processes/parameters for various components
• Work closely with design/development engineers for joint design of R&D components
• Set up welding qualification tests and interpret the results including inspecting weld samples and/or working with non-destructive test (NDT) personnel to interpret weld quality
• Design, develop, and implement tooling for use in a production environment
• Support day-to-day production of welded components
• Resolve manufacturing discrepancies and interface with the quality team to implement efficient corrective actions
• Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine and layout upgrades to meet production demand

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or welding engineering
• 1 year of professional aluminum or steel welding experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or welding engineering
• Experience with fabrication, assembly, and/or testing
• Welding experience: weld joint design, weld joint prep, weld schedule development and qualifications, non-destructive examination, weld tooling and set up
• Experience with electron beam welding, orbital tube welding, and GTAW
• Tooling design experience
• Experience with test methods/setups and data acquisition systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position may require long hours and weekend work

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant 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 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.