Manufacturing Engineer (Falcon Components)
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Level
Full-Time
Department
Aerospace
Type
Salary
$110,000 - $130,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2024-10-23
SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Falcon components to contribute to the development of advanced launch vehicle technologies.
Responsibilities
- Own production, assembly, and testing of propulsion, environmental, and thermal control system components
- Create work instructions, design fixtures, and tooling for high-rate production
- Design, manufacture, and maintain automated high-pressure test equipment
- Lead changes to production processes and hardware
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability of parts
- Analyze manufacturing discrepancies and support component-level testing
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, building, testing, or troubleshooting hardware
- Experience with production processes, factory optimization, and instrumentation
- Knowledge of fluid systems and solid mechanics principles
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks and travel as needed