Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA • 1h ago

Hawthorne, CA

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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.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (COMPOSITES)

Join the Composites Test group as a Test Engineer developing SpaceX's newest and most exciting products. The Composites Test is a fast-paced development focused group that aims to reduce production time and increase safety and reliability by designing efficient and effective equipment and processes to support new structures, components, and mechanisms.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create test stand, equipment, and process concepts.

Create fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and instrumentation lists.

Design and analyze structures, fluid systems, and mechanisms.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (design, build, and reliability engineers) to ensure new designs are streamlined for efficient manufacturing.

Supervise the integration of test stands and equipment including fabrication, mechanical assembly, and data/control systems.

Operate test stands with great attention to detail (tests have very little margin for error, so attention to detail is a crucial and essential characteristic of a development test engineer).

Develop manufacturing processes, and write detailed technical instructions to ensure hardware follows highest possible processing standards.

Refine existing hardware and procedures for existing products based on lessons learned and product changes.

Collaborate with highly skilled technicians to evaluate and resolve non-conformances by creating actionable items that systematically improve reliability and eliminate root causes.

Manage several priorities and projects at the same time.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.

1+ years of experience as a test or manufacturing engineer.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Hands-on advanced composites manufacturing experience including "out of autoclave" prepreg systems

Experience with NX/Unigraphics, Teamcenter CAD and PDM systems for component and tooling design

Expertise transitioning products from proto@type manufacturing through volume production

Experience with rapidly introducing process improvements and lean manufacturing principles

Validation testing experience for composite structures

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position may require extended work hours and weekend work

Position may require standing, bending, stooping and working directly with hardware on the floor for up extended periods of time

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Manufacturing Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year

Manufacturing Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. 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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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. Learn more about the ITARhere (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\kb\article\page&sys\id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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