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 high-precision wax injection molds and ceramic core injection molds: for complex turbine blades and vanes
Interpret and enable mold filling simulations and apply first-principles: analysis to optimize gating, venting, cooling, and shrinkage compensation
Account for multi-stage shrinkage (wax, ceramic, and alloy) to consistently: meet stringent dimensional and metallurgical requirements
Own tooling designs from concept through tryout, qualification, and production release
Collaborate closely casting engineers, materials scientists, and vendors to: troubleshoot tooling-related casting defects and improve yield
Apply advanced GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis to complex airfoil geometries
What they're looking for
- Support design for manufacturability (DFM) initiatives to enable high-rate: production while maintaining quality and cost targets
- Interface with internal manufacturing teams and external tooling vendors to: ensure designs are successfully translated into reliable production tooling
- Drive continuous improvement of tooling standards, materials, and maintenance: practices for high-volume casting operations
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or an engineering discipline
