Build Engineer (Super Heavy Booster)
Core
Developing and qualifying processes for high-rate, mixed-product manufacturing of propulsion, avionics, and welded structural assemblies for the Starship vehicle.
Role type
Build Engineer (Starship)
Builds
Propulsion, avionics, and welded structural assemblies for the Starship rocket
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Rocketry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
manufacturing process design, precision tooling design, automation of novel processes, design for manufacturing, in-situ inspection techniques, transition management from development to production, requirements simplification
Preferred skills
mixed value stream manufacturing experience, mechanical assembly methods, failure mode effects analysis, propulsion/thermal/electrical/structural systems integration, weld process development and automation, SQL/data management
Technologies
SQL
Responsibilities
Develop and perform acceptance testing of manufacturing processes, techniques, and tools; Design and implement precision tooling to eliminate assembly error; Automate novel processes to ensure repeatability on high-rate manufacturing lines; Work closely with design engineering teams to influence flight design and vehicle architecture with design for manufacturing improvements; Develop and/or automate in-situ inspection techniques to increase yield and decrease cycle time; Manage transition of parts and assemblies from development to high-rate production
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC