Build Specialist (Starship)

The role

The Build Specialist will drive engineering standards for excellence in builds and streamline manufacturing flow. This role involves managing tools to communicate schedule, resolving manufacturing issues, and designing tooling for products.

What you will do

• Collaborate with production leadership to drive engineering standards
• Interface with engineers and technicians to streamline manufacturing flow
• Create and manage tools to communicate schedule and track progress
• Review and triage work order feedback
• Support first build process development for new assembly designs
• Identify need for shop aids and tooling
• Identify and implement shop floor layout and organizational improvements
• Broadcast status, milestones, and roadmap to stakeholders
• Resolve manufacturing issues and perform root cause analysis
• Implement standard practices, troubleshooting guides, and repair procedures

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be willing to travel – up to 5%
• Ability to stand for extended periods – 8 hours minimum
• Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 200 feet)
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Willing to work in an outdoor environment exposed to heat, cold, and rain
• Willing to work in an environment exposed to fumes, odors, and noise
• Stand: Up to 3 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day

Nice to have

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing and process planning role
• Experience working effectively in a team environment
• Ability to solve complex manufacturing problems on schedule with little to no supervision
• Experience with written and verbal communication
• Experience troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Understanding of spacecraft integration processes including avionics, propulsion systems, and mechanical integration
• Experience with data analysis (Excel, VBA, and/or SQL)
• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices
• Experience taking products through development cycle to full-volume production

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• May be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm capabilities

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting.