BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or other engineering discipline
- 1+ years of manufacturing or design experience (internship or project team experience qualify)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or industrial engineering
- Involvement in a professional engineering society or collegiate design project
- Experience with the build, assembly, or integration of large mechanical assemblies
- Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to welding, metal forming, fastening, drilling, bonding and automation
- Hands-on experience with CNC, lathe, or other machining hardware
- Experience with 3D printing or other additive manufacturing methodologies
- Experience with controls (sensors, instruments, actuators, PID controllers etc.) or robot programming
- Hands-on fabrication experience, general shop skills
- Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis experience using 3D CAD software
- Drive to execute in a scrappy entrepreneurial environment that operates under tight timelines and aggressive schedules
- Effective written and interpersonal communication skills. Must be capable of interacting with and conveying concepts within all level of our organization
- Excellent team player, willing to work hard and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Demonstrated hands-on experience working with different equipment in a manufacturing and/or laboratory environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 30 lbs unassisted
- Position may require long hours and weekend work as needed
- Willing to travel for short trips as needed, up to 10% travel
- Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
- Ability and willingness to work with chemicals utilizing proper personal protection equipment
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Materials Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Materials 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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and 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.