CareerPlan

Build Engineer (Crew Starship)

Hawthorne, CAFull-time2026-10-01 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Develop manufacturing and test processes for cabin structures, life support, and thermal control components for next-generation crewed spaceflight hardware.

Role type

Senior IC manufacturing/build engineer (aerospace)

Builds

Crewed spaceflight hardware (privacy modules, windows, floors, fans, pumps, dehumidifiers)

Domain

Aerospace / Spaceflight

Required skills

Manufacturing process development, CAD modeling (Siemens NX), GD&T concepts, structures analysis, welding process improvement, project management, integration execution, error-proofing, facility layout design

Preferred skills

Aerospace/aviation manufacturing experience, basic structures calculations, process optimization, PLM package knowledge

Technologies

Siemens NX, PLM packages

Responsibilities

Own project management, planning, build, and integration of crew spaceflight hardware; Develop manufacturing processes and tools; Coordinate build, qualification, and acceptance testing; Create original CAD models for flight and tooling components; Participate in design reviews with suppliers and customers

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC