Toolmaker, R&D (Raptor)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

1d•$26 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Work with the Raptor Tooling and Automation Engineers in fabricating, integrating and activating custom designed tools from simple fixtures to full electro-mechanical robot systems. Hands-on mentality and flexibility are essential for delivering critical Raptor production equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certification
1+ years professional experience with toolmaking or metrology (e.g. performing inspections, using CMMs, portable arms, optics, or laser trackers) or machining (e.g. completing simple components from blueprints, creating blueprints, operating knee mills and gear lathes, using inspection tools, waterjets)

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree (associate or technical)
Experience analyzing data via laser tracker (or equivalent) and generating data reports (experience with Verisurf preferred)
Ability to locate components with high precision as defined by engineering provided drawings and models
Strong mechanical aptitude, with ability to quickly troubleshoot issues using design & fabrication skillset
Ability to visualize and comprehend complex geometries in 3D space, for both small and large scale fabrication tasks
Ability to use and learn a variety of software to analyze and communicate pertinent information
Demonstrates leadership and dependability
Ability to adapt to an extremely dynamic work environment while maintaining a positive attitude
Apply diverse thinking and leverage past experience to find solutions to novel problems
Ability to maintain the highest level of safety on the job site, striving to always look for ways to improve safety in a dynamic work environment
Desire to integrate with teams that can change in size and personnel daily and contribute their skills to its cohesion, and effectiveness
Experience operating conventional and/or portable mills and lathes or boring bars
Experience with reading electrical and pneumatic schematics
Experience with overhead bridge cranes, gantries, mobile cranes and other lifting devices. Familiarity with best rigging practices and handling large, heavy, and imbalanced components preferred

Responsibilities

Understand and apply fabrication techniques to deliver production and development tooling
Interpret blueprints of varying complexity with a fundamental understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Collect geometric data via metrology equipment through model-based software such as Verisurf. Evaluate analysis for out-of-tolerance conditions, communicating issues to engineering and troubleshooting as required.
Apply creative solutions and troubleshooting methods to achieve tool’s form, fit, and functions
Ensure operations can be performed safely while meeting SpaceX quality standards
Effectively communicate to fabricators, machinists, assemblers, engineers, and other parties as required
Cross train with Raptor R&D and Automation and Controls to be able to provide surge support as required.