Manufacturing Engineer

4 weeks ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

At SpaceX, we are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our Starlink Aviation team. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing robust manufacturing processes for civilian-facing flight hardware.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to efficiently build, test, and certify parts for various airframes on schedule, designing and procuring tooling and fixturing to improve ease of assembly and increase yield, and leading prototype builds for new airframes being certified.

Additionally, you will work with Starlink consumer hardware teams to ensure consumer parts are being produced on schedule and to the correct rigor required for aviation-use, and relentlessly eliminate manufacturing defects and investigate root cause.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics, and 1+ years of experience manufacturing, building, testing, or troubleshooting hardware via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both.

Preferred skills and experience include experience with developing high-rate production processes, factory optimization, or manufacturing methods, experience working with aviation hardware and understanding of FAA systems and processes, and expertise transitioning products and processes from prototype manufacturing through to volume production.

As a Manufacturing Engineer at SpaceX, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to the development of innovative manufacturing processes.

Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality products and providing exceptional customer service. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for manufacturing and aerospace engineering, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop robust, high-quality processes for manufacturing civilian-facing flight hardware
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to efficiently build, test, and certify parts for various airframes on schedule
  • Design and procure tooling and fixturing to improve ease of assembly and increase yield
  • Lead prototype builds for new airframes being certified
  • Work with Starlink consumer hardware teams to ensure consumer parts are being produced on schedule and to the correct rigor required for aviation-use
  • Relentlessly eliminate manufacturing defects and investigate root cause

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
  • 1+ years of experience manufacturing, building, testing, or troubleshooting hardware via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Experience with developing high-rate production processes, factory optimization, or manufacturing methods
  • Experience working with aviation hardware and understanding of FAA systems and processes
  • Expertise transitioning products and processes from prototype manufacturing through to volume production

Additional Requirements:

  • Position may require extended work hours and weekend work
  • Position may require standing, bending, stooping, and working directly with hardware on the floor for up extended periods of time
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

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. 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 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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