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 state-of-the-art, manufacturable explosive devices and robust: hardware integration designs (system controllers, electronic safe and arm devices, destruct charges, and integrated detonators) for the Starship and Super Heavy stage Flight Termination System. Question requirements, delete parts and processes, simplify/optimize, accelerate, and automate component deliveries
Validate reliability of hardware and designs with rigorous testing in shock,: vibration, thermal cycling, climatic and live fire testing. Design experiments to ground analysis, develop fixturing, and create technical reports based on results
Partner with manufacturing, production, testing, and supply chain to achieve: SpaceX’s highest-yet component build rate, striving for high factory yield and automotive volume/cost. Accelerate component delivery to >1 full stacked launch vehicle per month
Generate and maintain detailed drawings, component specifications, analysis and risk assessments
Spearhead root cause investigations that arise in development, production,: test, integration and launch, implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures
Set the standard for highly reliable component design and qualification testing to strict regulatory standards
What they're looking for
- Achieve zero in-flight anomalies of flight termination system components.: Reduce component-caused production and launch delays, and minimize containments.
- Act as the chief engineer, collaborating with stage, avionics, and flight: safety teams to arrive at the simplest solution for the vehicle. Inform system-level architecture, with component capabilities and vulnerabilities in mind, to minimize cost of payload to orbit
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- + years of experience in mechanical design and/or hands-on manufacturing