SpaceX Senior Build Engineer leads design-for-manufacturability and integration of Starship and Super Heavy vehicle structures. This role develops tooling, manages production procedures, and supports build operations and quality assurance.
Responsibilities
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Work closely with vehicle analysts and the design team to ensure hardware meets both vehicle design requirements and manufacturing process constraints
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Develop production procedures and manage the transition of parts and assemblies from development to high-rate production
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of tooling and systems required to meet hardware deadlines
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Identify and implement design-for-manufacturability (DFM) improvements to increase production efficiency
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Create original CAD models and drawings for flight hardware and tooling
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Serve as the primary on-site design engineering point of contact for efficient build and assembly of parts and vehicle systems
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Create and maintain build schedules
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies, working closely with the Quality team on issues related to design, fabrication, and assembly
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Participate in design reviews with internal teams, suppliers, and customers
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas and improvements for current and next-generation vehicles
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Provide technical direction and support to vendors; assist in sourcing and qualifying new suppliers
Qualification
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Required
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Engineering Physics
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team or sub-team lead
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">5+ years of professional engineering experience
Preferred
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience working on SpaceX vehicles or builds
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Strong experience with GD&T
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience with large steel structure fabrication and assembly (civil, naval, aerospace, or heavy mechanical)
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience leading the mechanical design of operationally critical hardware, including structures and basic structural analysis
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience developing, maintaining, and improving welding processes
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience with process development, facility/line layouts, and error-proofing (poka-yoke)
p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter (CAD and PLM systems)
