Factory Build Engineer
SpaceX
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
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As an Automation Build Engineer, Development (Starlink), you will join the Development Operations team to lead large-scale projects and optimize fabrication and integration processes. You will be responsible for developing standardized procedures, managing the build and configuration of modular automation assets from raw material purchase to final handoff, and coordinating with supply chain and engineering teams to meet program milestones. Your daily work involves creating manufacturing documentation, designing tooling for repeatability, and investigating non-conforming products. The role requires expertise in design for manufacturability, reliability, and maintenance. Key technical skills include 3D CAD software such as NX, Catia, or Solidworks, SQL database proficiency, and experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, and Statistical Process Control. You will solve complex manufacturing problems to improve shop throughput and safety within the Starlink product development environment.
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