Propulsion Engineer, Avionics Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

2d • $100,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Raptor Avionics team is responsible for the design, manufacturing and test of all the avionics installed on Raptor engines. As a propulsion engineer on the Raptor avionics manufacturing team, you will be working to develop, qualify, and automate various manufacturing and test processes, as well as scale up our in-house production capability across a wide range of avionics hardware including PCBAs, sensors, harnessing, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience working within a manufacturing environment (internships may be included)

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of various physical sensors and how they are operated, designed, and manufactured
• Experience with instrumentation and electronics packaging for harsh environments
• Experience in a high volume manufacturing environment
• Experience with specialize processes such as wire bonding, laser welding, epoxy dispense, or soldering
• Ability and desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment
• Data analysis experience with Python, MATLAB, Minitab or other data analysis tools
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Build the line that builds the parts.
• Develop and qualify manufacturing processes necessary for avionics production. Question requirements, delete parts & processes, simplify & optimize, accelerate, and automate
• Maintain a sense of holistic ownership over the production line, including process consistency, quality, tooling, capital equipment, ergonomics, and safety
• Create and maintain production work instructions, training documents and maintenance planning
• Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions, frequently multiple at a given time
• Interface with vendors, supply chain and internal teams for new product & change introduction
• Partner with production teams to ensure on-time delivery of flight-ready hardware
• Investigate failures, document findings, and drive corrective actions

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level