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Build Engineer (Crew Starship)

SpaceX· Crew Starship
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Hawthorne, CA$100k - $160kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Build Engineer responsible for developing manufacturing and test processes for cabin structures, life support, and thermal control components of Crew Starship. Transitioning from design to build with integration execution; contribute to production strategy and reliability improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Own the project management, planning, build, and integration of next generation crew spaceflight hardware
  • Develop manufacturing processes, techniques, and tools to enable efficient and high-rate manufacturing for the Crew Starship vehicle
  • Question requirements, delete parts and processes, simplify/optimize, accelerate, and automate hardware production
  • Coordinate and execute build, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems and tooling needed to meet hardware deadlines
  • Create original CAD models and prints for flight and/or tooling components
  • Participate in design reviews internally and with suppliers and customers

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or integration

Skills

Nice to have:GD&TStructures, mechanisms, or interior design/manufacturingCAD and PLM (Siemens NX or similar)

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave as per company policy
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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