Thermal Hardware Engineer (Starship Heat Shield)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering automated manufacturing systems utilizing in-depth knowledge of industrial mechanical and fluid systems
• Utilize and acquire knowledge of mechanical, process, materials science, and automation controls to ensure the successful delivery of processes to production
• Model industrial mechanical assemblies, fluid routing, and assemblies using CAD software
• Create and release detailed manufacturing drawings, schematics, and work instructions for build and fabrication
• Specify and down-select components, such as sensors, valves, pumps, machining hardware, and mechanisms, and provide detailed specifications for their purchase
• Act as the technical point of contact for equipment/system vendors, ensuring deliverables meet system requirements and the delivery schedule is met
• Own and drive system integration and activation schedules meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to work in the field, alongside and leading skilled technician teams or contractors
• Write procedures for system activation, manufacturing operations, and preventative maintenance
• Support design, methodology, and implementation of control systems for heat shield material production by working closely with Automation and Controls team.
• Deliver innovative solutions to assigned areas of ownership under minimal supervision or direction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or manufacturing engineering
• 1+ years of hands-on build or design experience (internship, club, and competition team experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 4+ years of experience working integration/design/build in high rate, high volume production environment
• Hands-on experience working automated mechanical and machining/assembly systems in a professional setting
• Demonstrated experience with creation and monitoring of statistical process control for key process parameters and quality metrics
• Demonstrated expertise in the design, build, operation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems
• Demonstrated experience with GD&T and mechanical drafting
• Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar CAD software
• Experience drafting and updating piping and instrumentations schematics
• Experience using SQL or other similar data base systems
• Familiarity with industrial control systems (such as PLCs)
• Excellent written and oral communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
• 50 hr work week is typical, and may vary depending on site operational needs, flexibility is required
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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