SpaceX

Manufacturing Engineer (Starship)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-07-14

Responsibilities

  • Get hands-on alongside technicians, specialists, and welders to integrate propulsion, avionics, and structural components.
  • Execute design, build, qualification, and acceptance testing of subassemblies, systems, and tooling.
  • Design the new Starship production line to enhance build and integration efficiency.
  • Develop an understanding of vehicle structures, avionics, and propulsion architecture.
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues in real-time and provide feedback for corrections.
  • Interface with engineering teams and production leadership to ensure timely delivery of test-ready hardware.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
  • 1+ years of hands-on engineering experience (internships and school projects qualify).
  • Experience and passion for building and tinkering with complex systems.
  • Proven ability to communicate complex topics effectively.
  • Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing.
  • Proven experience with building metallic structures, ideally stainless steel.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in tight quarters.
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