Manufacturing Engineer, Machining (Starship Propulsion)
Manufacturing Engineer, Machining (Starship Propulsion)
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Job Description
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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER MACHINING (STARSHIP PROPULSION)
As a Manufacturing Engineer for Starship Gasifier machining you will have the opportunity to develop scale and solve first of their kind challenges relating to the production of the Starship Gasifier - a turbomachinery system that provides increased performance and operational capability to Starship and Super Heavy. This engineer will thrive in a fast-paced environment with ever evolving scope and focus areas. This individual understands the critical nature of design-for-manufacturing and will conceptualize/implement full-scale production processes for machining our critical hardware within production rate and cost goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify develop and implement machining processes to help solve for cost quality and production rate specifically focused on turbopump and thrust chamber and heat exchanger hardware
- Work between manufacturing and design engineers machinists technicians and quality to ensure processes are robust and any production problems are quickly resolved
- Partner with design to identify and implement design for manufacturing (DFM) updates at both the piece part and system level; own change management into production
- Aggressively implement machining process controls that allow parts to run lights out. Leverage latest technologies and programming strategies to reduce in-cycle intervention
- Be responsible for part or part family quality; understand quality landscape and drive projects to ensure dimensions meet part requirements with low overhead
- Drive machining processes toward a statistically process controlled (SPC) environment. Develop and implement the tools required to demonstrate capability
- Oversee full circle machining process from fixture design and manufacturing CAM programming and program refinement cutting tool selection and buyoff/inspection methodologies
- Constantly challenge each process part operation to create the most manufacturable and reliable hardware possible
- Work with production to ensure hardware you are responsible for is delivered on-time
- Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and products revisions frequently multiple at a given time
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or physics
- 1 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (student project team and internship experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong experience with machining concepts problems and producing hardware
- Experience with programming for CNC machines and CMM
- Experience with designing tools for part set up
- Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced problem-solving environment
- Experience in a design or product development engineering role
- Masters degree in mechanical manufacturing or aerospace engineering
- Ability to work on multiple projects and initiatives in parallel
- Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis (3D computer-aided design)
- Experience with process development from R&D to volume manufacturing
- Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts
- Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This is a hands-on position that will require standing for long durations of your day and working directly with hardware on the floor
- Must be comfortable stooping bending and standing
- Position may require occasional travel long hours or weekend work
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Level I: $95000.00 - $115000.00/per year
Level II: $110000.00 - $130000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be 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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Employment Type
Full Time
