MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST, ADDITIVE (STARSHIP)

The Additive Manufacturing Specialist will support all facets of the additive production process with a focus on development of the factory layout and processes necessary for high rate production of additively manufactured products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and execute the production processes necessary for continuous, lights out production of additively manufactured products - this includes AM powder-bed machines and all post-processing equipment necessary for each build
• Set up, operate and maintain additive machines, laser scanning, depowder stations, wire EDM, support removal, furnaces and any test equipment according to procedures, specifications, and instructions
• Fully support all production operations
• Always ensure procedures are followed to ensure safety and to deliver defect free hardware
• Drive and identify projects to make the printer platforms more robust and repeatable based on machine issues, failed builds, and sensor monitoring/in process data acquisition
• Be an active contributor within a team of engineers who perform the design, development, and testing of all facets of powder-bed additive processing
• Continually identify and implement process improvement efforts on every step of the additive process
• Advise and collaborate with the design team to incorporate and optimize features for additive manufacturing
• Work with materials engineers to investigate properties, geometric accuracy, and surface finish results to develop optimal print parameters, heat treatments, and design allowable for existing and new alloys
• Develop and maintain systems to efficiently collect and analyze process data while minimizing collection/entry burden
• Develop and document best practices on new equipment and processes
• Identify and implement safety improvements throughout the additive manufacturing process

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional hands-on experience in an additive manufacturing production environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with operating additive machines, including parameter development and process control, experience with troubleshooting/repairing machines
• Knowledge of various additive and subtractive manufacturing and joining techniques for metals
• Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, controlled documentation and processes such as: assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts list
• Understanding of optics and lasers
• Familiarity with common engineering materials properties (strength, life, thermal, fluid compatibility etc.) and processing attributes particularly for titanium or nickel-based alloys
• Hands-on experience with aerospace component or fluid system testing, including pressure, hot-fire, and environmental testing
• Excellent communication skills and ability to succinctly present recommendations
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
• Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Additive Specialist/Level 1: $30.00 - $40.00/hour
Additive Specialist/Level 2: $36.00 - $48.00/hour
Additive Specialist/Level 3: $45.00 - $60.00/hour

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.