Manufacturing Engineer, Machining (Starship Propulsion)

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, MACHINING (STARSHIP PROPULSION)

As a Manufacturing Engineer for Starship Gasifier machining, you will have the opportunity to develop, scale, and solve first of their kind challenges relating to the production of the Starship Gasifier - a turbomachinery system that provides increased performance and operational capability to Starship and Super Heavy. This engineer will thrive in a fast-paced environment with ever evolving scope and focus areas. This individual understands the critical nature of design-for-manufacturing and will conceptualize/implement full-scale production processes for machining our critical hardware within production rate and cost goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, develop, and implement machining processes to help solve for cost, quality, and production rate – specifically focused on turbopump and thrust chamber and heat exchanger hardware
• Work between manufacturing and design engineers, machinists, technicians, and quality to ensure processes are robust and any production problems are quickly resolved
• Partner with design to identify and implement design for manufacturing (DFM) updates at both the piece part and system level; own change management into production
• Aggressively implement machining process controls that allow parts to run "lights out." Leverage latest technologies and programming strategies to reduce in-cycle intervention
• Be responsible for part or part family quality; understand quality landscape, and drive projects to ensure dimensions meet part requirements with low overhead
• Drive machining processes toward a statistically process controlled (SPC) environment. Develop and implement the tools required to demonstrate capability
• Oversee full circle machining process from fixture design and manufacturing, CAM programming and program refinement, cutting tool selection, and buyoff/inspection methodologies
• Constantly challenge each process, part, operation to create the most manufacturable and reliable hardware possible
• Work with production to ensure hardware you are responsible for is delivered on-time 
• Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and products revisions, frequently multiple at a given time

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (student project team and internship experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong experience with machining concepts, problems and producing hardware
• Experience with programming for CNC machines and CMM
• Experience with designing tools for part set up
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment
• Experience in a design or product development engineering role
• Master's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering
• Ability to work on multiple projects and initiatives in parallel
• Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis (3D computer-aided design)
• Experience with process development from R&D to volume manufacturing
• Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts
• Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a hands-on position that will require standing for long durations of your day and working directly with hardware on the floor
• Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing
• Position may require occasional travel, long hours or weekend work

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:          
Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and l