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ID #2685984
State California
City Hawthorne
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source SpaceX
Showed 2019-09-07
Date 2019-09-08
Deadline 2019-11-06
Category Et cetera
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Propulsion Build Engineer (Raptor) - 2nd shift

California, Hawthorne 00000 Hawthorne USA

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Propulsion Build Engineer (Raptor) - 2nd shiftat SpaceXHawthorne, CA, United StatesSpaceX 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.PROPULSION BUILD ENGINEER (RAPTOR) – 2ND SHIFTAs a Raptor build engineer at SpaceX you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop hardware at the cutting edge of space technology. You will work on the engines that will ultimately extend humanity’s reach beyond the earth and moon. In this role, you will be the engineer responsible for the rapid manufacture and integration of parts, processes, and assemblies used on our next generation vehicles, providing input to both design/development and production.RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for fabrication, assembly, and testing of Raptor propulsion parts, processes, assemblies, and/or systems

Work closely with design/development engineers and fabrications shops (internal and external) to get parts built and assembled

Develop manufacturing and test processes and procedures

Create and maintain a build schedule that lists all discrete fabrication and assembly tasks

Ensure that all parts are fabricated or purchased at the correct time to facilitate the build schedule

Own or participate in tool design and development

Resolve manufacturing discrepancies and interface with the cross functional teams

Manage the transition of parts from development to production

Document processes and drive continual improvements for future builds

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

At least 1 year of hands-on fabrication, assembly, and/or testing experience via internships, labs, outside the classroom extracurricular activities or professional industry experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience with NX or other solid modeling software

Experience with metallic or composite manufacturing techniques, processes, equipment, and other processes such as machining, welding, tube bending, structural assembly, etc.

Experience with rocket engines

Understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems

Experience generating, reading, and interpreting engineering drawings

Experience with design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)

Experience in a team-oriented environment

Must be able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers

Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Self-motivated, well organized with keen attention to detail

Must have an ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is a 2nd shift position and requires working from 3 PM to 12 AM

Willing to work long hours and weekends as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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.

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