Manufacturing Engineer (Falcon 9 Integration) - 2nd Shift

Space Exploration Technologies•Hawthorne, CA

41d•$95,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer at SpaceX, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will work on hardware that will deliver satellites into Earth orbit, ferry humans to and from the International Space Station, and ultimately extend humanity's reach beyond Earth and the moon. You will own the relationship between our production and design engineering teams. You will provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware and take a lead role in developing manufacturing and test processes on our current and next-generation vehicles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, manufacturing, electrical, aerospace and/or industrial engineering
1+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, design or development (internships included)
Willing to work second shift, Monday - Friday from 3:30PM - 1:30AM
Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in an engineering discipline
Involvement in a professional engineering society OR collegiate design project
Experience with the build, assembly, or integration of large mechanical assemblies
Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to welding, metal forming, fastening, drilling, bonding and automation
Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis through 3D CAD software
Experience with Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA)
Experience transitioning complex products from RND to high-volume manufacturing in a fast-paced environment
Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts
Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry

Responsibilities

Responsible for the build and inspection process for the structural assembly and integration of the Falcon Launch Vehicle
Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all design and business requirements, including safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery
Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve large-scale production challenges
Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and test requirements, then implement in a rapidly-evolving production environment
Quickly resolve product non-conformances and collaborate with the Quality team to implement root cause corrective actions
Ideate and implement tooling and test solutions, enabling high quality build of SpaceX hardware
Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, layout upgrades, capacity models, and product flow analysis to the meet volume production demand and ensure on-time vehicle delivery

Benefits

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.

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