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 DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, COMPOSITES (DRAGON)
As a Manufacturing Development 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 spacecraft that delivers cargo to the International Space
Station, and ultimately extend humanity’s reach beyond the earth and
moon. You will have the opportunity to use your creative engineering
problem solving and interpersonal skills to accelerate hardware
production and increase the quality of high performance spaceflight
hardware.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Draft and design repairs for composite structures to meet ultimate,
fatigue, and corrosion requirements.
- Daily coordination and on-the-spot problem solving, work instruction
clarification, and direction for shop floor production supervisors
and technicians.
- Effective task prioritization and communication with multiple
customers and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Define, coordinate, and evaluate Non Destructive Testing (NDE)
processes and results such as tap testing, ultrasonic scanning,
laser shearography, infrared thermography, and mechanical impedance.
- Define and execute design-for-manufacture and process improvements
on existing designs to accelerate builds and optimize part quality
and yield.
- Write, update and optimize manufacturing planning documentation,
create standard repair documents to allow efficient rework of
non-conforming hardware.
- Coordinate with stress and design engineers to clarify, understand
design intent, and reverse engineer hardware.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in material science, mechanical engineering,
materials engineering or aerospace engineering.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a hands-on mechanical or
manufacturing environment (or equivalent internship experience).
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Two years or more of experience problem solving a composites
production environment.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to quickly and effectively assess issues and hold ups,
prioritize and schedule work when demands are very high.
- Hands on experience performing composite repairs such as scarf and
step repairs on sandwich panels, hands on experience performing
NDE testing.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work long hours and weekends when necessary.
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.