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Mechanical Engineer (Starship Components Manufacturing)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a company dedicated to developing technologies for human exploration of space, with a focus on enabling life on Mars. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Starship Components Manufacturing team to design and test critical flow control devices and mechanisms for the Starship and Super Heavy. The role involves collaborating with engineers and vendors to optimize production processes and ensure the highest quality components are delivered.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Design the factory and process to deliver state-of-the-art, high-quality flow control devices (valves, regulators) and mechanisms (flap/fin/gimbal motor actuators) for Starship and Super Heavy
Question assembly/test requirements, delete parts and manufacturing processes, simplify/optimize production flow, accelerate production, and cut-in targeted automation. Implement linear production flow, visual indicators of bottlenecks/stock-outs, and product-specific build/test cells for low-intervention production
Work closely with development and design engineers, internal machine shops, and external vendors to make parts that are designed for manufacturability
Maintain robust but simple work instructions and track defects/part movement in a lightweight and scalable manner. Implement flight-like acceptance testing
Support component level testing such as proof and leak, fluid flow, cryogenic and functional checkouts. Solve production yield investigations
Target zero workmanship defects and minimize fleet containments. Increase factory scrutiny as the products mature in pursuit of commercial and crewed orbital missions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline
1+ years of mechanical design/hands-on manufacturing experience (internships and project teams qualify)
Preferred
Leadership or mentorship experience and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization (technicians, engineers, exec team)
Experience in build/test development and on-time delivery of new components
Experience working with fluid and electromechanical components such as valves, actuators, regulators, motors, gear trains, and sensors
Knowledge of principles of fluid dynamics, mechanics, materials, thermodynamics, and electrical circuits
Proficient in interpretation of fluid schematics, engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts lists
Experience in software development in SQL, Python or C#
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
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