Sr. Mechanical Engineer; Optical Production

Overview

Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Optical Production) – Redmond, WA

Space

X was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Role:
Engineers on this team must have a working knowledge of design, manufacturing, testing, and flight. A successful mechanical engineer demonstrates engineering intuition and critical thinking and is comfortable working under ambiguous requirements with minimal oversight. The ultimate goal of the team is to deliver the optical assemblies required for our satellites to achieve their mission.

• Manage integration build flow and test operations
• Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration
• Interface with both engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing and automation
• Develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned
• Enable day-to-day execution of product integration and test flow
• Evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause and create actionable items and system improvements
• Work with upstream and downstream partner teams to drive improvements at the system level

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
• 5+ years of professional mechanical design or hands-on manufacturing experience

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
• Experience with integration and testing of optical, mechanical, propulsion, thermal, electrical, and/or structural systems
• Documentation and configuration management experience
• Experience writing test plans and procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
• Experience in a production environment
• Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity

• Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed, up to 10%
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Compensation: Pay range:
Mechanical Engineer/Senior: $ -  per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is part of a total rewards package that may include long-term incentives, stock options, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also have access to medical, vision, dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, and other benefits. Vacation and holidays are provided; exempt employees receive paid sick leave.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

Space

X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced 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.