Advanced Propulsion Systems Manufacturing Specialist

5 days ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

Company Overview

At SpaceX, we believe that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. With a strong focus on innovation and pushing the boundaries of space technology, we are actively developing the tools to make this possible.

About the Role

This role is focused on manufacturing components for our launch vehicles and spacecraft, which will deliver satellites into Earth's orbit, ferry humans to and from the International Space Station, and ultimately extend humanity's reach beyond Earth and the Moon.

Responsibilities

  • Manufacturing Leadership
    • Lead the production, assembly, and testing of propulsion/environmental and thermal control system components for the Dragon vehicle under the CRS and CCiCap programs.
    • Create and maintain build schedules that list all discrete fabrication, assembly, and test tasks. Ensure that all components are fabricated, assembled, and/or purchased to facilitate the build schedules.
  • Quality Assurance and Discrepancy Resolution
    • Resolve and analyze manufacturing and test discrepancies, while interfacing with the quality team (resolving issues for design, fabrication, and assembly).
  • Component Level Testing
    • Support component level testing such as proof and leak, fluid flow, and functional checkouts.
  • Collaboration and Communication
    • Work closely with development and design engineers, internal machine shops, and external vendors to make parts that are designed for manufacturability.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, welding, or materials engineering.
  • At least 1 year of experience working with fluid system components and instruments such as valves, regulators, burst disks, pressure transducers, or resistance temperature devices.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, welding, or materials engineering.
  • Experience with spacecraft or aircraft propulsion/environmental control systems.
  • Knowledge of principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials, and electrical circuits.
  • Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition, including familiarity with LabVIEW software.

Benefits and Additional Requirements

  • Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), and stock options.
  • Additional Requirements:
    • Must be available to work long hours and weekends as needed.
    • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.


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