Build Engineer (Starship Launch Pads) at SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, FL, United States
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.
BUILD ENGINEER (STARSHIP LAUNCH PADS)
Our Build Engineers build unique, large-scale launch infrastructure associated with Cape Starship orbital launch pads. This team is on the front line as we design and build the launch pads for the world's largest rocket.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Actively participate in the design, fabrication and installation of complex infrastructure that help manufacture and launch Starship
Provide expertise with respect to cost and complexity reduction during design phase and manage fabrication of critical components
Create, revise, and maintain planning documents to produce ground support equipment and assemblies which conform to design specifications
Interpret technical drawings and documents with regards to manufacturing, database systems, and fabrication processes to create accurate manufacturing planning
Interact with Numeric Control (N/C) programmers, welders, shop personnel and outside suppliers to ensure flawless and timely execution of assigned projects
Manage and define raw materials and hardware requirements and facilitate purchasing directly from blueprints as applicable
Release projects for manufacturing and verify all critical information is provided to drive to completion
Coordinate with manufacturing team, internally and externally, for changes on manufacturing sequences and update planning accordingly
Travel, as required, to domestic SpaceX sites as well as vendors to support fabrication and installation of assigned projects
Creatively work projects based on company priorities to meet and exceed aggressive need dates
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or other technical discipline
Project management experience in a fabrication shop environment and/or experience reading blueprints and CAD system models
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge of 3, 4 & 5 Axis CNC milling, welding, waterjet programming, tooling fabrication and assembly
Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience with the build, assembly, and integration of large mechanical assemblies
Experience in building structural weldments per AWS D1.1
Experience in building pressurized fluid systems per ASME B31.3, ASME B&PV Code Section VIII, AFSPCMAN 91-710, or other applicable codes
Experience with project management of large scale build projects including estimating, cost control, schedule, and contractor management
Comfortable interacting daily with design engineers as well as shop floor technicians
Experience with NX, Solidworks, CATIA or MasterCAM
Mechanically inclined, proficient with all types of hand tools
Interact with internal and external fabrication resources and drive assigned projects to on-time completion
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 30 lbs)
Occasional travel may be required
Willingness to work outdoors
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
