You do not need to meet 100% of the preferred qualifications to be considered. We encourage anyone who meets the basic qualifications and is interested in the role to apply – we are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated people to join our team, and want the opportunity to talk to you!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own the engineering aspects of fabrication, assembly and testing of structural, mechanical, and fluid system components for our Falcon and Falcon Heavy launch sites.
- Coordinate daily with technicians and fabricators to resolve in-field issues.
- Lead manufacturing readiness reviews and drive the project to maintain schedules.
- Serve as technical interface between customers/suppliers and fabricators in the field.
- Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception, design, activation and maintenance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing (can be in a professional, academic, entrepreneurial, or hobby setting)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in structural steel fab/erection, industrial process piping, mechanical assembly and/or maintenance engineering plans
- Experience with at least one commercial CAD software(NX preferred) for drawing production and model review
- Demonstrated ability to own hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting (FSAE, Engineers without Borders, Design-Build-Fly, NASA student launch, personal entrepreneurial ventures, etc.)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Air Force Base
- Able to work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs.
- Willingness to travel in support of hardware test and launch.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Manufacturing Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Manufacturing Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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.
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.