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.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - SENSORS
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform hands-on engineering and liaison role between the hardware
design team and the production organization as SpaceX works to drive
new designs into the manufacturing phase
- Provide DFX feedback to engineering on printed circuit board,
mechanical, harness/fiber, optics and integration design
- Design a production manufacturing environment including shop
floor/cleanroom requirements, floor layout, new process development,
equipment and tooling required to build a wide array of sensor
assemblies
- Prepare engineering documentation necessary for the transition from
development to production including schematic diagrams, bills of
materials, suitable alternate parts lists, mechanical drawings,
assembly procedures, and test procedures
- Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for
testability, design for manufacturability, yield improvements,
supplier capabilities assessments, quality control, etc
- Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on PCBA’s,
Optoelectronics and Integrated Assemblies
- Develop robust supply chain and create initial forecasting for new
development projects
- Update designs and processes when necessary in response to
manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence, and system requirement
changes
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical or equivalent
engineering field
- 2 years of professional experience in the design or production of
electronical hardware systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrated professional experience providing engineering and
manufacturing support for the production of highly complex
electrical, optical and/or mechanical products
- Ability to design, validate and control production processes for
assembly and calibration of sensor systems
- Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing as
part of a cross-functional team
- Experience in fast-paced iterative design environments within the
consumer electronics, medical devices, commercial aviation or
automotive industries
- Design for Manufacturability and Design for Test experience
- Familiarity with ERP systems, Altium Designer and NX/Unigraphics
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to present complex information and influence peers
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Position may require long hours and weekend work
- Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time
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.