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
Design and develop structures, mechanisms, and automation equipment to enable: high volume production of printed circuit boards.
Demonstrate extreme ownership of projects through their lifecycle, from: initial concept generation through fabrication and production bring-up
Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed and execution and efficiency
Understand Design of Manufacturability and Assembly specific to PCBs,: including panelization, fiducials, keep-out zones, and component placement constraints.
Develop project plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis of implementation of new processes or machines
Organize project coordination with internal SpaceX resources and external: vendors to maintain project timelines and budgets
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- + years of experience designing mechanical systems using 3D CAD software, FEA, and 2D drawing.
- Prior work experience with structural design and analysis
- Experience with custom machine design, electromechanical systems, motors,: actuators, linear rails, bearings, end of arm tooling design, lifting/rigging, etc.