Build Reliability Engineer (Raptor Additive/Foundry)
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$95,000 - $115,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-04
Responsibilities
- Partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams to create quality plans for flight hardware.
- Investigate failures in production, test, and flight to improve reliability.
- Develop and validate Lean test and inspection processes for new and existing products.
- Improve hardware reliability through new manufacturing processes and inspection methods.
- Conduct regular build quality reviews to ensure design intent is met.
- Provide guidance on non-conforming products and assist in rework activities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
- 1+ years in a manufacturing, quality, and/or design engineering role.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Master’s degree in relevant engineering fields preferred.
- Knowledge of quality tools and Lean principles.
- Experience with complex mechanical assemblies and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
