Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Systems (Raptor)
Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Systems (Raptor)
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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.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS (RAPTOR)
As a member of the Raptor Tooling team you will work with a team of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design build and activate critical production assets required to deliver the next generation Raptor engine. This position is based at our production facility in Hawthorne CA but will involve work on designs that are implemented across all of SpaceXs sites supporting the Raptor program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own the design development and implementation of custom production equipment for the Raptor engine with a focus in automated production equipment and mechanical structures
- Collaborate with production personnel multidisciplinary engineering teams and management to advance the production facility as required to meet rate development and quality targets
- Solve complex open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed of execution and efficiency
- Balance simultaneous projects of varying scope and complexity in a fast-paced environment
- Set and maintain schedules and budgets for designs getting buy-in from end users and management
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
- 1 years of experience in the design and/or commissioning of mechanical engineering projects (student project team and internship experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Masters degree in mechanical or mechatronic engineering
- Prior experience applying common manufacturing processes (such as welding machining assembly laser tracking and inspection)
- Experience with CAD software design package (e.g. NX CATIA or ProE) and PLM/PDM software (e.g. Teamcenter)
- Experience with custom machine design; electromechanical systems motors actuators linear rails bearings lifting/rigging etc.
- Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience
- Experience in a variety of robotic weld applications (Kuka ABB & Fanuc)
- Experience with manufacturing process development facility/line layouts and common inspection methods
- Experience with production tooling or product design in either prototype or high-volume environments
- Experience performing structural analysis in FEMAP NASTRAN ANSYS or NX Advance Simulation
- Experience designing mechanisms welded structures and mass efficient structures
- Strong understanding and application of drafting standards and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) in creating drawings
- Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians engineers and managers
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
- Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs and flexibility is required
- Lifting standing climbing bending grasping sitting pulling pushing stooping stretching and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Engineer/Level I: $95000.00 - $115000.00/per year
Engineer/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
