Avionics Build Specialist (Starship)

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SpaceX is seeking an Avionics Build Specialist (Starship) to fabricate and assemble high-quality wire harnesses, interpret complex drawings, and drive root-cause analysis for production non-conformances. You will update designs in response to issues and help ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery across multiple stages of manufacturing.

You will work with design and manufacturing teams, applying lean principles, and employing tools like Protocase Designer and UG/NX to advance test systems,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or 1+ years of electronics experience.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience with electronics equipment and tools.
• Experience in harness design and construction.
• Knowledge of sensors, test equipment, and measurement tools.

Aufgaben

• Read and interpret assembly procedures, schematics, BOMs, and drawings to fabricate wire harnesses.
• Provide root-cause analysis for non-conformances and dispositions per policies.
• Update designs and processes for manufacturability and obsolescence changes.
• Review drawings for manufacturability and provide feedback to design teams.
• Establish safety protocols and testing procedures for electrical systems.
• Drive lean projects to reduce waste, cut costs, and improve yields.
• Design and fabricate fixtures and tooling to support production.
• Resolve blockers to maintain quality and delivery timelines.
• Document electrical failure root-cause findings and corrective actions.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Root cause analysis

Electrical systems knowledge

Harness design

Test systems design

Ability to read drawings

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Protocase Designer

UG/NX

Python

SQL

LabVIEW

Jobbeschreibung

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

AVIONICS BUILD SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read, interpret, and work from assembly and operating procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, mechanical drawings, and alternate parts lists to fabricate and assemble high-quality wire harnesses
• Respond to production-related non-conformances (deviation and non-deviation), drive root cause analysis, and disposition according to manufacturing policies while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines
• Update designs and processes when necessary, in response to manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence, system requirement changes, and technician feedback
• Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability and provide constructive feedback to design engineering teams
• Establish safety protocols and testing procedures, including hands-on work to operate and troubleshoot electrical systems
• Identify and drive lean projects to improve the manufacturing process to eliminate waste, reduce costs, improve yields, and optimize product flow through the factory
• Design and fabricate custom fixtures and tooling to support production
• Read, interpret, and work from assembly and operating procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, mechanical drawings, and alternate parts lists
• Resolve production blockers, and ensure product quality and delivery timelines
• Respond to production related non-conformances (deviation and non-deviation); drive to root cause, and disposition according to manufacturing policies
• Drive efforts to uncover and document root-cause of electrical failures

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or 1+ years of professional electronics experience troubleshooting test systems and/or avionics or electronics hardware
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience using electronics equipment and basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Excellent attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• Basic understanding of pressure, temperature and dynamic sensors, and their applications
• Experience working with torque tools, fittings, and pressure regulators
• Ability to design and document test systems and wiring diagrams
• Ability to design basic mechanical enclosures using Protocase Designer, UG/NX, or equivalent applications
• Ability to set up and run functional and environmental tests, and to identify failures and report results
• Knowledge of DAQ systems along with the various sensors and measurement tools associated
• Experience in harness design and construction with ability to build and repair and knowledge of procedures, tools, connectors, wire/cable, and parts used
• Experience developing software tools and/or programs using Python, SQL, C++, LabVIEW, and/or other languages

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work night shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to travel for business trips, up to 5%, to different launch or production sites
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

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.

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.

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