Overview
SR. BUILD ENGINEER (STARSHIP ORBITAL LAUNCH)
Support a dedicated team of multidisciplinary skilled labor to fabricate large scale and unique projects associated with the Starbase orbital launch pad. Be on the front line as we build SpaceX designed propellant storage tanks, launch platforms, and integration towers for the Starship orbital vehicle.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Actively participate in the design, fabrication and installation of simple and complex tools that help manufacture and launch current and future rockets
Provide expertise with respect to cost and complexity reduction during design phase and manage fabrication of critical tools
Create, revise, and maintain planning documents to produce ground support equipment and assemblies which conform to design specifications
Interpret technical drawings and documents with regards to manufacturing, database systems, and fabrication processes to create accurate manufacturing planning
Validate and ensure planning documents are maintained throughout the manufacturing cycle
Interact with Numeric Control (N/C) programmers, welders, shop personnel and outside suppliers to ensure flawless and timely execution of assigned projects
Manage and define raw materials and hardware requirements and facilitate purchasing directly from blueprints as applicable
Release projects for manufacturing and verify all critical information is provided to complete the project(s)
Coordinate with manufacturing team, internally and externally, for changes on manufacturing sequences and update planning accordingly
Process the necessary documentation to complete job assignments and resolve discrepancies in order to expedite the flow of materials and fabrication
Communicate status to end user/requestor on regular basis and as requested, notify requestor if deadlines will not be met
Travel, as required, to domestic SpaceX sites as well as vendors to support fabrication and installation of assigned projects
Creatively work projects based on company priorities to meet and exceed aggressive need dates
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or other technical discipline
5+ years experience with mechanical systems or structures
Experience in a shop fabrication environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Tooling manufacturing experience within the aerospace, automotive or metal fabrication industries desired
Project management experience in fabrication shop environment
Previous professional or academic experience reading blueprints and CAD system models
Knowledge of 3, 4 & 5 Axis CNC Milling, welding, waterjet programming, tooling fabrication and assembly
Comfortable interacting daily with design engineers as well as shop floor technicians
Experience with NX, Solidworks, CATIA or MasterCAM
Mechanically inclined, proficient with all types of hand tools
Positive, “can-do” attitude and ability to work in a very fast paced environment
Proactive, self-starter attitude and ability to follow up on projects from womb to tomb
Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, OneNote, Project & Outlook
Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, parts lists, and specifications
Strong analytical, computer, and written skills
Interact with internal and external fabrication resources and drive assigned projects to on-time completion
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.)
Occasional travel may be required
Willingness to work outdoors
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral and Vandenburg Air Force Base
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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.
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