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
Preprocess and manufacture ceramic fibers, filaments, and powders required: for the fabrication of next-tier products (candidate must be comfortable working with these types of ceramic materials)
Fabricate ceramic refractory billets, ceramic tiles, thermal gap fillers,: coatings, and other components required for a robust thermal protection system
Basic fabrication, surface preparation for processing, bonding, and oven curing
Document processes precisely to be able to replicate each step taken in the material processing
Perform product inspection and rework as required
Read and interpret engineering drawings with an understanding for drawing: symbols, flag notes, and general notes
What they're looking for
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of production machinery
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Experience with various types of hand tools or hand-held power tools
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments (calipers, height gauge, depth mic)