Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Final Assembly & Tube Shop)
Hawthorne, CAfull time
On Site
entry
$100k–$115k
H1B: no
SpaceX Propulsion Engineer at SpaceX responsible for overseeing build and test processes for Raptor final assembly and Tube Shop production. Develop and refine assembly processes to enable high volume engine production.
Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing the build and test processes for the Raptor final assembly & Tube Shop production area
Develop, qualify, and refine assembly processes to enable high volume production of engines
Think creatively; question the status quo; challenge engineering and manufacturing requirements to drive efficient production of Raptor engines on schedule through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of engineers (design, build, and reliability), internal production teams, and external vendors
Work with design engineering to develop design and manufacturing standards that reduce final assembly burden; implement a maintainable and lasting system of reasonable and powerful requirements
Resolve build issues, disposition nonconforming conditions, perform root cause analysis, and implement robust corrective actions
Extreme owner oftooling design, fabrication, qualification and improvement, based on analysis and data
Design tooling for new and existing products to support rate production
Streamline existing production builds to minimize cost while improving quality and efficiency
Implement standard practices, troubleshooting guides, and standard repair procedures, including review and approval of planning documents
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in mechanicalExperience writing test plans
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering
1+ years of mechanical design and manufacturing experience from either industry or collegiate engineering projects such as Formula SAE, Baja SAE, or Design Build Fly
Preferred
Experience with the building and testing of fluid and electrical systems, and interpreting schematics
Documentation and configuration management experience
Experience writing test plans, procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
Experience taking products through development cycle to full volume production
Solid understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, drilling, and automation
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Experience with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly
Experience with NX (UG or equivalent) CAD and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) for component and tooling design
