Manufacturing Engineer, Machining (Starship)
Core
Develop in-house machining capabilities for SpaceX Starship components, delivering high-precision parts to factory assembly areas.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer, Machining
Builds
High-precision piece parts for Starship vehicles (satellites, crewed missions)
Domain
Aerospace / Space Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CNC programming (lathes and mills), GD&T, precision metrology (CMMs, 3D imaging), machine shop setup, DFM analysis, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
Master's degree, operating state-of-the-art machining equipment, advanced metrology systems
Technologies
CNC lathes, CNC mills, CMMs, 3D imaging systems, photogrammetry
Responsibilities
Develop machining capability for Starship components, analyze parts for DFM, review quality concerns and sign off on out-of-tolerance conditions, procure and maintain machine shop equipment, optimize fabrication costs, improve manufacturing methodologies
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC