Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Starship Avionics)

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LEAD MANUFACTURING ENGINEER – STARSHIP AVIONICS

The Starship Avionics Build team is responsible for all Starbase Avionics production, testing, and new hardware development. The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for leading a team of engineers focused on increasing production line automation, challenging design requirements, managing build specifications, and increasing our testing capabilities and capacity. This role will play a major part in the development of a rapidly reusable, reliable rocket.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strong technical leadership with a focus on continuous improvement
• Manage projects, and delegate responsibilities effectively to complete work on time
• Determine team goals to effectively implement testing solutions
• Develop and enforce processes to standardize test system deliverable expectations
• Develop highly reliable autonomous test and production systems
• Own all aspects of test and build development, including requirements evaluation, system development, sub system testing, and factory integration
• Collaborate with teams; lead projects, and continuously drive improvement in hardware testing
• Collaborate directly with the design and production teams to validate process improvements
• Actively maintain projects that support rapid design iteration of production processes
• Develop test infrastructure that enables scaling to large numbers of devices under test
• Debug nuanced harnessing and mechanical hardware failures to ensure high quality hardware leaving the production factory

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing or other engineering discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience in testing or hardware development

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience leading a team of diverse individuals
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Software, mechanical, and electrical design experience
• Knowledge of electrical systems
• Experience taking a creative approach to problem solving with exceptional analytical and engineering fundamental skills
• Experience developing, debugging, and deploying electrical test systems that have been used in real world applications/projects
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: Manufacturing Engineer/Lead: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/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 & 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. 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.

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