Thermal Hardware Engineer

4 days ago

Brownsville, Texas, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Description

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Build Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing the thermal hardware for our Starship program.

As a member of our thermal hardware team, you'll lead the charge in developing novel heat shield technologies, production methodologies, and integration and test strategies. You'll work closely with our vehicle analysts and design team to ensure that our solutions meet the requirements for vehicle design and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop production procedures and manage the transition of parts and assemblies from development to high-rate production
  • Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems and tooling needed to meet hardware deadlines
  • Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency
  • Create original CAD models and prints for flight and/or tooling components
  • Lead the on-site design engineering contact for the efficient build of parts and assemblies
  • Create and maintain build schedules
  • Resolve and analyze manufacturing discrepancies, while interfacing with the quality team
  • Participate in design reviews internally and with suppliers and customers
  • Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation vehicles
  • Source, retain, and advise new and experienced vendors from a technical perspective

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of manufacturing or design experience (internship or project team experience qualify)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • Experience operating or programming robotic systems
  • Hands-on experience with CNC, lathe, or other deductive manufacturing hardware
  • Experience with 3D printing or other additive manufacturing methodologies
  • Hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team or sub-team lead
  • Experience with new process development and continuous improvement
  • Experience managing complex projects with challenging schedules
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Hands-on fabrication experience, general shop skills
  • Experience fabricating, repairing, or integrating ceramics or composite ceramics
  • Ability to perform basic structural and design considerations by hand
  • Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
  • Knowledge of drafting and GD&T
  • Fluid dynamics, finite element, or related computer-based analysis
  • Experience putting lean manufacturing principles into practice

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand
  • Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain
  • Work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • Ability to work at elevated heights (10' to 185'+)
  • Ability to use various types of hand tools or hand-held power tools

Compensation and Benefits:

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.

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.

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.

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