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 the factory and process to deliver state-of-the-art, high-quality flow: control devices (valves, regulators) and mechanisms (flap/fin/gimbal motor actuators) for Starship and Super Heavy
Question assembly/test requirements, delete parts and manufacturing: processes, simplify/optimize production flow, accelerate production, and cut-in targeted automation. Implement linear production flow, visual indicators of bottlenecks/stock-outs, and product-specific build/test cells for low-intervention production
Work closely with development and design engineers, internal machine shops,: and external vendors to make parts that are designed for manufacturability
Maintain robust but simple work instructions and track defects/part movement: in a lightweight and scalable manner. Implement flight-like acceptance testing
Support component level testing such as proof and leak, fluid flow, cryogenic: and functional checkouts. Solve production yield investigations
Target zero workmanship defects and minimize fleet containments. Increase: factory scrutiny as the products mature in pursuit of commercial and crewed orbital missions
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in physics or an engineering discipline
- + years of mechanical design/hands-on manufacturing experience (internships and project teams qualify)
- Leadership or mentorship experience and the ability to effectively: communicate with all levels in the organization (technicians, engineers, exec team)
- Experience in build/test development and on-time delivery of new components
