Sr. Structures Engineer, Build (Starship)
Core
Design, analyze, and qualify hardware and tooling for the production of Starship and Super Heavy Booster primary structures, ensuring manufacturability and resolving production issues.
Role type
Senior IC structures engineer (manufacturing/build)
Builds
Starship and Super Heavy Booster primary structures
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / heavy mechanical systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical component design, tooling design, CAD modeling, weld process development, design for manufacturability (DFMA), manufacturing analysis, work instruction creation, vendor technical management
Preferred skills
master's degree in mechanical/aerospace/materials engineering, experience with large mechanical assembly integration, knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques (welding, metal forming, bonding, automation), experience transitioning complex products to high-volume manufacturing
Technologies
3D CAD software
Responsibilities
Develop production procedures and manage transition from development to high-rate production; coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems and tooling; create original CAD models and prints for flight and tooling components; resolve manufacturing discrepancies by interfacing with quality teams; lead on-site design engineering contact for efficient build of parts and assemblies; participate in design reviews with suppliers and customers; source and advise new and experienced vendors from a technical perspective
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC