SpaceX is looking for an Automation Build Engineer to join the Development Operations team for Starlink. You will lead large-scale projects, develop procedures, and optimize fabrication and integration processes to drive efficiency in support of SpaceX's mission to enable human life on Mars.

What You'll Do

Act as the primary liaison between automation, supply chain, production, and development operations to ensure factory infrastructure is built and deployed to meet program milestones.
Ideate and implement new manufacturing processes and workflows to increase shop throughput, efficiency, and personnel safety.
Manage the build, configuration, and installation of all modular automation assets from raw material purchase to complete cell build and handoff.
Work with peer engineering and support teams to drive design updates in response to manufacturing issues, part obsolescence, and system requirement changes.
Prepare engineering documentation for the transition from development to production including assembly procedures, integration instructions, and manufacturing bills of materials.
Work with suppliers and internal vendors to fabricate piece parts and sub-assemblies at rate to meet production needs.
Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacturability, reliability, maintenance, supplier capabilities, and quality control.
Spearhead cost reduction efforts and implement initiatives to meet departmental objectives while not compromising on quality.
Design, develop, validate, and implement tooling to ensure repeatability and efficiency.
Serve as the primary point of contact for non-conforming product, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, failure investigations, and corrective actions.
Develop training requirements for built technician personnel and work to elevate overall team capability and productivity.
Work creatively and innovate to support SpaceX's goals by always being prepared to challenge the status quo.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
2+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, and/or production of mechanical or electrical hardware systems (internship and collegiate extracurricular engineering project experience qualifies).

Nice to Have

2+ years of experience implementing design for manufacture for electromechanical systems.
2+ years of professional experience in design and/or production of mechanical or electronics hardware systems.
Ability to create and deliver presentations for design and manufacturing readiness reviews.
Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced iterative design environment.
Experience modeling with 3D CAD software such as: NX, Catia, Solidworks or equivalent.
Working proficiency with DFMEA and PFMEA methodology and implementation.
SPC knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capability.
Competency with SQL databases.
Demonstrated experience designing tooling in a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on engineer with a passion for continuous improvement.
Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Technical Stack

NX
Catia
Solidworks
SQL

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Development Operations team, working with Starlink engineering product teams, supply chain, materials management, and leadership.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position.

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.