Manufacturing Engineer, Avionics (Starship)

SpaceX • Texas, Texas • 1w ago

Starbase, TX

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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, AVIONICS (STARSHIP)

The Starship Avionics Manufacturing Engineer role is responsible for supporting avionics manufacturing and test of wire harnessing, electro-mechanical hardware, and other avionics system components to rapidly build Starship vehicles. Manufacturing Engineers will be responsible for continuous improvement and innovation to achieve high-quality and high-rate throughput. Successful candidates will have previously demonstrated extreme ownership in simplifying, innovating, or otherwise improving products and/or production lines and processes, and will be highly motivated to send humanity permanently to the moon and Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide end-to-end ownership of high-rate avionics production line design, bring-up, operations, and improvements

Perform hands-on design for manufacturability engineering as part of the product development cycle and act as primary liaison between the design and production teams

Responsible for avionics part manufacturability and introduction into high-rate manufacturing environment

Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacturability, design for testability, yield improvements, supplier assessments, quality control, etc.

Act as primary point of contact for non-conforming product, troubleshooting, root cause, failure investigations and corrective actions

Lead the initial supply chain development for cable and connector development

Own the design and validation of fixtures, tooling, and new technology that is introduced to the production line.

Prepare engineering documentation necessary for the transition from development to production including assembly procedures, test procedures, standard operating procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, suitable alternate parts lists and mechanical drawings

Lead continuous improvement efforts of established production lines and products

Perform structured root cause analysis of in-process failures

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering

1+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, and/or production of mechanical or electrical hardware systems (internship and collegiate extracurricular engineering project experience will be considered)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

3+ years of professional experience in high-rate design and/or production of mechanical or electronics hardware systems

Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced iterative design environments

Experience modeling with 3D CAD software such as: NX/Unigraphics, Catia, Solidworks

Basic competency with SQL databases

Demonstrated experience designing tooling in a manufacturing environment

Hands-on experience with a passion for continuous improvement

Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, aerospace, marine or automotive industries.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed

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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