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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 of enabling human life on Mars.
As a mechanical engineer on the Life Cycle team, you will have a unique opportunity to be the bridge between design and production. You will be equally anchored in both disciplines with the ability to spearhead change throughout a product’s life cycle. You will be expected to support and troubleshoot electro-mechanical assemblies, design fixtures/tools, and identify opportunities for improvement in the product design. You will have the opportunity work on and improve the wide variety of avionics devices that enable SpaceX vehicles to be the safest and most reliable access to space. You will put your engineering knowledge to the test by performing real-time troubleshooting as the product goes through production and qualification. The fundamental goal is to allow humanity to explore the stars; with it comes extreme responsibility to ensure the safety of the crew and payload.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drive ownership of mechanical design for avionics products by providing support for all aspects of the hardware from fabrication and electro-mechanical assembly through production testing and vehicle integration
Modify mechanical part and assembly drawings for flight applications to implement reliability and manufacturability improvements
Perform mechanical analyses for thermal, stress, and dynamic performance of avionics products
Design and troubleshoot test setups and associated equipment to support execution of testing strategies
Write and execute verification test plans, test procedures, and test reports against product requirements
Participate in manufacturing assessments of new designs and drive optimization for manufacturability and cost
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
1+ years of experience with mechanical design and analysis (significant academic projects, internships, and traditional professional experience all qualify)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with electro-mechanical assemblies
Experience 3D modeling with Siemens NX or similar for part design and managing assemblies
Experience using ANSYS or similar to perform thermal and load analysis
Experience working in project teams such as Formula SAE, Rocketry, Robotics or Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Familiarity with materials and manufacturing processes used for aerospace applications
Fluency in geometric design and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
Basic machining skills including milling, lathe work and sheet metal forming
Familiarity with environmental testing including shock, vibration, thermal, TVAC and EMI/EMC
Familiarity with simple electrical circuits, PCB design and SMT assembly
Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to clearly present technical information to a wide audience
Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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.
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