Machining Manufacturing Engineer (Starship Hardware)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; 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

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Starship program. The position involves developing machining capabilities and optimizing manufacturing processes for high-precision parts. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering or physics and have machine shop experience. Responsibilities include analyzing designs for manufacturability and collaborating with production teams. This role promises significant contributions to cutting-edge space technology developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years machine shop experience preferred.
• Experience in setting up and operating machining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-house machining capability for SpaceX Starship components.
• Analyze parts for manufacturability to optimize designs.
• Maintain feedback loops for product success.

Skills

Machining expertise

CNC programming

Understanding of GD&T

Precision measurement

Machine shop processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics

Tools

CNC machines

Conventional lathe

Mill machines

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Starship program. The position involves developing machining capabilities and optimizing manufacturing processes for high-precision parts. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering or physics and have machine shop experience. Responsibilities include analyzing designs for manufacturability and collaborating with production teams. This role promises significant contributions to cutting-edge space technology developments.