Production Engineer (Starship Electronics)
Core
Develop, standardize, and improve process chains for producing Starship electronics components, including factory stations, mechanical tooling, and DFM guidelines for aerospace electro-mechanical systems.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing engineer (aerospace electronics)
Builds
Starship spacecraft and SuperHeavy booster electrical systems (communications, power, navigation, life support)
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Electro-mechanical systems
Required skills
mechanical CAD, FEA, GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, PCB fabrication, PCBA assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, process failure modes and effects analysis (PFMEA), capital equipment automation, high-volume manufacturing, value stream evaluation, SQL, Python
Preferred skills
cross-organizational influence, autonomous and team work in demanding environments, presentation skills, experience with controllers/sensors/cameras/optics/RF communications, process control and preventative maintenance plans, high-reliability manufacturing environments, cycle time and labor time reduction
Technologies
mechanical CAD, FEA, GD&T, SQL, Python
Responsibilities
Design and deliver new factory stations and production assets; Design and deliver mechanical tooling for avionics hardware; Develop design-for-manufacturing (DFM) guidelines; Act as an expert on low-cost, high-reliability manufacturing techniques; Guide vehicle architecture and requirements trade studies; Analyze root cause and provide corrective actions for process escapes; Develop and standardize process chains for electronics components
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
