Structures Engineer, Build (Starship)

Summary

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Structures Engineer, Build (Starship) is responsible for production, qualification, and design/analysis of hardware for the Starship and Super Heavy Booster, along with the advancement of the manufacturing system.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with vehicle analysts to ensure solutions meet the requirements for vehicle design as well as the manufacturing processes
• Develop production procedures/processes and manage the transition of parts and assemblies from development to high-rate production
• Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems and tooling needed to meet hardware deadlines
• Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency
• Create original CAD models and prints for flight and/or tooling components
• Lead the on-site design engineering contact for the efficient build of parts and assemblies
• Create and maintain build schedules
• Resolve and analyze manufacturing discrepancies while interfacing with the quality team (resolving issues for design, fabrication, and assembly)
• Participate in design reviews internally and with suppliers and customers
• Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation vehicles
• Source, retain, and advise new and experienced vendors from a technical perspective

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 1+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or production (internship and school projects experience qualify)
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• 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
• Master's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or industrial engineering
• Involvement in a professional engineering society or collegiate design project
• Experience with the build, assembly, or integration of large mechanical assemblies
• Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to welding, metal forming, fastening, drilling, bonding and automation
• Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis experience using 3D CAD software
• Experience with design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)
• Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts
• Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry
• Experience transitioning complex products from R&D to high-volume manufacturing in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 1+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or production (internship and school projects experience qualify)
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• 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

Nice to Haves

• Master's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or industrial engineering
• Involvement in a professional engineering society or collegiate design project
• Experience with the build, assembly, or integration of large mechanical assemblies
• Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to welding, metal forming, fastening, drilling, bonding and automation
• Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis experience using 3D CAD software
• Experience with design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)
• Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts
• Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry
• Experience transitioning complex products from R&D to high-volume manufacturing in a fast-paced environment