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 machining capability in-house for the SpaceX Starship components team: and deliver high-quality precision piece parts to factory assembly areas
Analyze piece parts and assemblies for DFM to ensure that the parts are: optimized for manufacturing, assembly and testing
Maintain a close feedback loop with downstream operations to ensure product: success and implement rapid iterations
Review quality concerns from piece part inspection and sign off on out of: tolerance conditions following a rigorous investigation into the parts use case, assembly and testing
Identify, recommend, procure, and install machine shop equipment as well as: ensure all equipment is thoroughly maintained and calibrated
Responsible for cost optimization and cost reduction initiatives associated with fabrication and processes
What they're looking for
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing and fabrication methodologies and techniques
- Recommend and implement improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations and equipment utilization
- Collaborate with other SpaceX machine shop facilities to share capabilities: and develop resources to address capacity and scheduling issues as necessary
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics
