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 manufacture of welding fixtures for processes including, but no: limited to, electron beam welding, laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and orbital tube welding.
Collaborate with design engineering to ensure tooling can work with: assemblies without damaging critical features.
Create detailed models and engineering prints in NX.
Perform hand calculations and analysis to size structures and mechanisms.
Create manufacturing planning for scope performed by internal welding and toolmaking teams.
Scope equipment procurement for welding processes.
What they're looking for
- Create and evaluate asset maintenance schedules.
- Support machine activation with welding engineering team and perform development testing.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or another engineering discipline.
- + years of experience in one or more of the following: designing and building mechanical structures, GD&T, fabrication of mechanical assemblies, weldments, or CAD software design package (e.g. Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or ProE).