Propulsion Build Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX

499d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Propulsion Build Engineer role at SpaceX is focused on developing manufacturing processes, tooling, and designs for the efficient production of vehicle fluid systems. This position requires close collaboration with design and build teams, engaging in the physical assembly and installation of propulsion systems for the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. The engineer will be involved in the fabrication of pressurized components, design of tooling, and execution of testing, while also guiding technicians and ensuring high-quality production standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
• Hands-on project experience with fluid and/or mechanical systems
• 1+ years of manufacturing design experience (internship and academic experience is applicable)

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience with GD&T concepts
• Experience with fluid mechanics, incompressible and compressible flow, and heat transfer
• Experience with pressurized components (valves, regulators, tubes, pipes, etc.)
• Experience with mechanical design, including basic structures and fluids calculations and design considerations
• Process development, facility and line layouts, error-proofing
• Experience with Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter CAD and PLM systems
• Detailed knowledge of Siemens NX or similar CAD and PLM packages
• Prior experience with developing, maintaining, and improving welding processes
• Experience with automated and manual welding processes for piping and structural applications

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes, techniques, and tools to enable efficient and high rate manufacturing
• Work with the design engineering team to drive simplicity into the vehicle fluids systems at every level
• Guide a team of technicians, welders, and fabricators in building high quality and functional fluid systems hardware
• Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems and tooling needed to meet hardware deadlines
• Create original CAD models and prints for flight and/or tooling components
• Create and maintain build schedules
• Participate in design reviews internally and with suppliers and customers
• Partner with engineering & production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation vehicles

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 5 days of sick leave per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree