Tooling Engineer, Starship Components (Materials Engineering)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. TOOLING ENGINEER, STARSHIP COMPONENTS (MATERIALS ENGINEERING) SpaceX continues to revolutionize the launch industry by combining advanced technological developments with pragmatic and lean manufacturing. Materials used on SpaceX vehicles are designed to withstand the extreme environments of launch, on-orbit operations, and reentry. This role will lead a team responsible for the support of advanced welding and joining processes on follow control devices and mechanisms that drive critical capabilities on Starship/Super Heavy - from regulators and butterfly valves to flap/fin actuators. We design, manufacture, and test valves, regulators, and actuators for maximum reliability in extreme environments, compatibility with various fluids, temperatures ranging from 80 to 800K, and pressures beyond 800 bar. This position will own manufacturing and development of Tooling and Equipment for SpaceX’s Starship components welding. The person in this position will help develop, build, and certify designs to optimize tooling related to welding and inspection processes The Tooling Engineer in this role will interface daily with design, automation, welding, NDE, and test engineers to make the machine that builds the machine and enforce standardized practices and procedures on multiple welded assemblies. RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and manufacture of welding fixtures for processes including, but no limited to, electron beam welding, laser beam welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and orbital tube welding. Collaborate with design engineering to ensure tooling can work with assemblies without damaging critical features. Create detailed models and engineering prints in NX. Perform hand calculations and analysis to size structures and mechanisms. Create manufacturing planning for scope performed by internal welding and toolmaking teams. Scope equipment procurement for welding processes. Create and evaluate asset maintenance schedules. Support machine activation with welding engineering team and perform development testing. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or an engineering discipline. Experience using a CAD software design package (e.g. Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or ProE). 2+ years of experience in designing and building mechanical structures, GDT, fabrication of mechanical assemblies, or weldments. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. CNC and/or Robot programming experience for automated welding solutions. Tooling design experience for welded assemblies to reduce part distortion and improve part consistency. Self-motivated engineer with keen attention to detail. Hands-on experience in a high-production manufacturing environment. Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis experience using 3D CAD software. Experience with design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA). Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical components. Expertise and engineering knowledge in tooling, automation, welding engineering, components design, and/or components manufacturing. Experience in software development in SQL, Python or C#. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed. Must be able to travel for business needs – up to 25%. Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise. Comfort occasionally working in tight or confined spaces. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Tooling Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year Tooling Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a ... (truncated, view full listing at source)