Build Specialist (Starship)

BUILD SPECIALIST (STARSHIP)

This position is a Build Specialist for the Starship/Booster Propulsion Systems Engineering team. The role is highly multidisciplinary, and this individual will be tasked with developing propulsion manufacturing capabilities, inclusive of various welding processes, pressure testing, and subassembly manufacturing in support of the SpaceX mission. The team consists of engineers working closely together to design, build, and operate Starship pressurized fluid systems. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with welding processes, pressure testing, fabrication processes, hands-on, and is a quick learner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide production support: rapidly disposition issue tickets, work with RE's to define standard repairs and open up manufacturing allowables
• Identify and escalate tricky designs that lead to manufacturing difficulties, and propose solutions for improving the process
• Create work instructions as necessary for production of propulsion assemblies
• Develop welding schedules used in propulsion subassembly manufacturing
• Operate pressurized testing cell and pressure panel, and execute tests
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Interface with production to triage issue tickets
• Maintain and organize pressure testing area, supporting equipment, and consumables
• Maintain and organize weld fabrication area, supporting equipment, and consumables
• Select, modify, and maintain equipment needed to perform tests and fabrications projects
• Summarize and distribute test data and preliminary test results to all interested parties
• Create and perform asset maintenance plans
• Onboard new machinery or equipment to support the production team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of technician experience in mechanical/fluid disciplines
• 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with orbital tube welding, manual welding, or tube fabrication
• Proven ability to rapidly change roles, responsibilities, and learn new skills while working in a high-paced and challenging work environment
• Experience building, activating, and operating pressurized test stands
• Proficient with standard computer software (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) and some experience with CAD software (NX, TeamCenter), database/reporting tools (SQL)
• Proficiency in writing and interpreting planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Hardware is typically built in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
• Ability to lift heavy objects is required in this position (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)
• Must be able to work hours of 6:00am-4:30pm M-F
• Must be able to work at elevated heights
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Must be able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be available for overtime and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required