Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Optical Production)
Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Optical Production)
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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.
SR. MECHANICAL ENGINEER (OPTICAL PRODUCTION)
Engineers on this team must have a working knowledge of design manufacturing testing and flight. A successful mechanical engineer demonstrates engineering intuition and critical thinking and is comfortable working under ambiguous requirements with minimal oversight. Combining these skills these engineers face challenges across a wide variety of products and subassemblies and the team is frequently asked to tackle new inter-departmental development projects. The ultimate goal of the team is to deliver the optical assemblies required for our satellites to achieve their mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage integration build flow and test operations
- Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration
- Interface with both engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing and automation
- Develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned
- Enable day-to-day execution of product integration and test flow
- Evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause and create actionable items and system improvements
- Work with upstream and downstream partner teams to drive improvements at the system level
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
- 5 years of professional mechanical design or hands-on manufacturing experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Masters degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
- Experience with integration and testing of optical mechanical propulsion thermal electrical and/or structural systems
- Documentation and configuration management experience
- Experience writing test plans and procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
- Experience in a production environment
- Demonstrated engineering intuition critical thinking and comfort with ambiguity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed up to 10%
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
