The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
Develop, deploy and iteratively improve automated manufacturing systems for: Raptor combustion chambers and nozzles, including robotic process automation and smart factory initiatives.
Implement process control and in-situ monitoring for the specialized: manufacturing processes required to build the chamber and nozzle components.
Build and maintain data pipelines that capture manufacturing telemetry to: enable statistical process control, predictive analytics, and machine learning models for defect reduction and process optimization.
Design fixture and material handling solutions that support chamber/nozzle: build and assembly while maintaining tight geometric tolerances.
Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing automation through scripting: (Python), PLC logic, and advanced process modeling to reduce cycle time and scrap rates.
Partner closely with propulsion design, materials, production, and supply: chain teams to convert new designs into robust, scalable processes, resolve nonconformances, and drive design changes that improve manufacturability, reliability, and performance.
What they're looking for
- Establish version-controlled automation software with rigorous testing,: ensuring manufacturing systems are reliable, repeatable, and safe.
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
- + years of experience automating manufacturing processes for metallic components.
- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with industrial automation: (PLC, LabVIEW, Beckhof, Siemens, Fanuc, ABB, Kuka).
