Build Specialist (Starship)

BUILD SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

This position will support the manufacturing and welding development of SpaceX’s Starship launch vehicles. The person in this position will help develop, qualify, and optimize welding designs and processes including but not limited to; electron beam welding, laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding, orbital tube welding, resistance welding, gas metal arc welding, and plasma arc welding. The build specialist in this role will interface daily with design and manufacturing engineers to make welding judgment calls and improvements and will enforce standardized practices and procedures on multiple welded assemblies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the manufacturing of projects and verify all critical information is provided to complete the project(s)
• Own manufacturing, schedule, and sourcing of critical production tools
• Interpret technical drawings and documents with regard to manufacturing and fabrication processes to create accurate manufacturing planning
• Validate and ensure planning documents are maintained throughout the manufacturing cycle
• Interact with Numeric Control (N/C) programmers, welders, machinists, shop personnel, outside suppliers and engineers to ensure flawless and timely execution of projects
• Communicate progress to leadership, engineering, and production teams regularly; including presenting and executing opportunities for design changes that would accelerate fabrication
• Creatively work projects based on company priorities to meet and exceed aggressive need dates
• Collaborate with tooling engineers on tooling design for manufacturing

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or science or 2-year technical school degree and 2+ years of professional welding or machining experience experience or 4+ years of professional welding or machining experience experience
• Experience with CAD/CAM

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong analytical, computer, and written skills
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, parts lists, and specifications
• Project management experience in a fabrication shop environment
• Comfortable interacting daily with design engineers as well as shop floor technicians
• Mechanically inclined, proficient with all types of hand tools
• Knowledge of 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC milling, welding, waterjet programming, tooling fabrication and assembly
• Hands on experience with TIG welding, orbital tube welding, tube bending, precision cleaning and/or supporting processes
• 1+ years of tooling manufacturing experience within the aerospace, automotive or metal fabrication industries
• Experience with Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter CAD and PLM systems
• Strong understanding and application of GD&T
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends based on site operational needs
• Flexibility required to work off shift on a rotational or permanent basis
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
• Typically exposed to work in outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Build Specialist/Level 1: $28.00/hour
Build Specialist/Level 2: $32.00/hour
Build Specialist/Level 3: $36.00/hour

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.