LEAD PRODUCTION ENGINEER (STARSHIP AVIONICS)

The Starship program’s goal is to allow humanity to explore the stars; with it comes extreme commitment to cost reduction, novel process definition, and rapid iteration. As the Starship Avionics manufacturing strategy evolves to support these goals, we must co-design our product and factory to drive improvements through the design phase, supply chain, and operations. We are actively looking for candidates that can help lead a team of production engineers to drive improvement to our electro-mechanical build and test line.

This position requires a combination of proven leadership and technical capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of design for manufacturability, tooling creation, and shop floor optimization, with the desire and capability to get hands-on with new challenges to help enable our mission to Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate and maintain team workflows, technical standards, KPIs, and resource loading
• Manage performance of 6+ engineers. Facilitate technical growth in DFM analysis, process definition/planning, tooling design, new product introduction processes, and process control
• Perform a hands-on engineering and liaison role between the hardware design team, production engineering, and floor technicians
• Participate in design reviews acting as an expert in avionics design for testability, design for manufacturability, yield improvements, supplier capabilities assessments, and quality control
• Drive optimization of manufacturing and test procedures for flight acceptance. Prepare process capability and capacity analysis using basic six sigma elements
• Work for a production environment with a focus on design for manufacturability and automation
• Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, and self-direction
• Drive for results and customer satisfaction by collaborating with teams, leading projects, and continuously driving improvements in production

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience in the design and/or production of electro-mechanical systems
• 1+ years of direct leadership experience or project leadership scope

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering
• Strong manufacturing fundamentals including GD&T, DFM, scheduling, and knowledge of avionics manufacturing processes (PCB fabrication, SMT, laser cutting, waterjet, CNC, etc.)
• Experience with database manipulation (SQL) and dashboard creation
• Experience in facility and line layouts, factory optimization, capital equipment, and lean principles
• Experience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines
• Experience working both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding environment
• Strong demonstrated capability in CAD, mechanism design, and prototyping
• Knowledge of and experience in selecting manufacturing methods for electro-mechanical parts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - ability to make presentations to engineering, team members, internal customers, and management

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to support extended hours and weekends when necessary to support launch and critical project timelines

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
Pay range:    
Lead Production Engineer/Lead: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year    
        
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.    

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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