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Build Engineer (Crew Starship)

SpaceX· Crew Starship
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Starbase, TXFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

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

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 (e.g., crew privacy modules, windows, floors, fans, pumps, dehumidifiers)
  • 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/manufacturing in aerospaceBasic structures calculations, analysis, and design considerationsProcess development, facility and line layouts, error-proofingSiemens NX or similar CAD/PLMWelding process development and improvementCommunication and presentationScrappy/entrepreneurial mindset
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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