Manufacturing Engineer, Site Fabrication Specialist

5 days ago


Lompoc, California, United States SpaceX Full time

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Manufacturing Engineer, Site Fabrication, you'll play a critical role in the fabrication of structures, fluid systems, and other launch site components that must withstand the extreme loads and harsh environment of a launch environment.

You'll work alongside engineers and technicians to own the fabrication process from design input to proof test/activation. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies that will enable human life on Mars.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the engineering aspects of fabrication, assembly, and testing of structural, mechanical, and fluid system components for our Falcon and Falcon Heavy launch sites.
  • Coordinate daily with technicians and fabricators to resolve in-field issues.
  • Lead manufacturing readiness reviews and drive the project to maintain schedules.
  • Serve as technical interface between customers/suppliers and fabricators in the field.
  • Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception, design, activation, and maintenance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
  • 1+ years of hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly, and/or testing.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in structural steel fab/erection, industrial process piping, mechanical assembly, and/or maintenance engineering plans.
  • Experience with at least one commercial CAD software (NX preferred) for drawing production and model review.
  • Demonstrated ability to own hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting.

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Air Force Base.
  • Able to work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs.
  • Willingness to travel in support of hardware test and launch.

Compensation and Benefits:

At SpaceX, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including long-term incentives, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

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.



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