Launch Engineer, Starship Stage 0

SpaceX•Cape Canaveral, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

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 of enabling human life on Mars. LAUNCH ENGINEER, STARSHIP STAGE 0 Starship Stage 0 will redefine ground support systems for launch vehicles as we know them, with the ultimate goal of launching, catching, and relaunching orbital boosters in hours or days instead of weeks or months. You will be highly engaged on all aspects of design for the launch pads inclusive of integration of disciplines such as mechanical, fluids, civil, structural, and electrical into NX site models. Throughout the construction of the launch site, you will be focused on being the master translator for all disciplines into the site models to ensure excellence of work flow from engineering to the field.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
Hands-on project experience with mechanical systems

Nice To Haves

2+ years of manufacturing design experience
2+ years of professional experience in the field of aerospace/mechanical engineering
2+ years of experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) concepts
Experience with fluid dynamics, finite element, or related computer-based modeling
Experience with large steel structure construction (civil, naval, or mechanical)
Experience designing and/or operating pressurized systems (cryogenic, hydraulic, compressed gases)
Experience leading operation-critical part mechanical design, including basic structures calculations and design considerations
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software packages
Process development, facility and line layouts, error-proofing
Experience with Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter CAD and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
Detailed knowledge of Siemens NC or similar CAD and PLM packages
Prior experience with developing, maintaining and improving welding processes
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
Ability to work at elevated heights up to 500 feet
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
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 performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
Flexibility to travel to other SpaceX sites (less than 25%)

Responsibilities

Work closely with analysts and design teams to ensure solutions meet the requirements for launch pad design as well as the manufacturing processes
Develop production procedures/processes and manage the transition of parts and assemblies from development to production
Develop new work flows for how to incorporate disciplines that do not utilize NX as primary design software into NX for ease of cohesive work flow to the launch sites
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 (resolving issues for design, fabrication and assembly)
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