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SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (AVIONICS)

As a Sr. Manufacturing engineer at SpaceX, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop, manage and own novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. Our sensors development team works to design, test, and manufacture high performance sensors for the world's most advanced launch vehicles and spacecraft. The team is responsible for end-to-end development of application specific sensor products to support critical rocket and spacecraft operations, systems, and control loops including propulsion, guidance, navigation, control, and environmental systems. We are seeking a technical individual contributor with experience developing and qualifying special processes for high volume sensor manufacturing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop semiconductor/sensor frontend and backend processes, complete process window studies, and process qualifications
• Select, install, and qualify new manufacturing equipment and continuous improvement of existing assets
• Conduct engineering data collection, data analysis, and documentation for new processes
• Create production planning documentation and train personnel
• Own product design for manufacturability, design for testability, yield improvements, supplier capabilities assessments, quality control, etc.
• Own and manage communication for non-conforming products, including production support, root cause, failure investigations, and corrective actions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
• 5+ years of experience in one of more of the following areas: manufacturing engineering, sensor or electronics manufacturing, or process qualification

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of experience working in sensor or electronics manufacturing
• Experience developing special processes, such as welding, soldering, thin film depositions, potting, etc.
• Experience designing tooling and building automated manufacturing equipment
• Material and production planning
• Expertise managing large-scope projects and communicating at all levels of an organization – technicians to executives

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work extended hours as business needs dictate

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:Sr. Manufacturing Engineer: $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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and 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 export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.