Lead Welding Engineer, Starship Components

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an S.R. Welding Engineer specializing in Starship components, responsible for advanced welding and joining processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong background in various welding technologies combined with hands-on fabrication experience.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and have over 5 years of experience in manufacturing and testing of welded assemblies. The position offers competitive compensation along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with welded assemblies fabrication and testing.
• Hands-on experience in a high-production manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify weld processes for various welding methods.
• Support production operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct root cause analysis for design and manufacturing improvements.

Skills

Welding engineering

Manufacturing processes

Root cause analysis

Attention to detail

CNC programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

GTAW

GMAW

Laser welding

Electron beam welding

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an S.R. Welding Engineer specializing in Starship components, responsible for advanced welding and joining processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong background in various welding technologies combined with hands-on fabrication experience.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and have over 5 years of experience in manufacturing and testing of welded assemblies. The position offers competitive compensation along with comprehensive benefits.