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 (LAUNCH VEHICLE INTEGRATION)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for overseeing the build and inspection process for the
structural assembly and integration of the Falcon Launch Vehicle
- Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to bring
products from prototype to high-volume production
- Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability
and implementation in a rapidly-evolving production environment
- Interface with other engineers, subject matter experts, and
technicians to solve large-scale production challenges
- Quickly resolve non-conformances and work with the Quality team to
implement root cause corrective actions
- Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout
upgrades to the meet volume production demand
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering
- 2+ years of collegiate extracurricular engineering project
experience, such as Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly team, OR
2+ years of industry product design/development experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with the build and integration of large mechanical
assemblies
- Master's degree in mechanical/chemical/aerospace engineering
- Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and
equipment related to machining, welding, drilling, and automation
- Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis (3D
computer-aided design)
- Experience with process development from RND to high-volume
manufacturing
- Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical
aerospace parts
- Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Position may require long hours and weekends
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.