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Manufacturing Engineer (Falcon & Dragon)

$100k - $117.5k

United States Digital Space LLC

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (FALCON & DRAGON)

As a Manufacturing Engineer at the company, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will work on launch vehicles and spacecraft that deliver satellites into Earth's orbit, ferry humans to and from the International Space Station, and ultimately extend humanity’s reach beyond the Earth and moon. You will be a vital part of the relationship between our development and production teams. You will provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware and take a lead role in manufacturing and integration on our current and next-generation vehicles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the build and inspection process for the structural assembly, propulsion assembly, and integration of the Falcon & Dragon vehicles Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all design and business requirements, including safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve large-scale production challenges Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and implementation in a rapidly evolving production environment Resolve product non-conformances and collaborate with the quality team to implement root cause corrective actions Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet volume production demand Develop and refine floor layouts, capacity models, and product flow analysis to ensure on-time vehicle delivery to manifest

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or industrial engineering 1+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or production (internship and school projects experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, materials or industrial engineering Involvement in a professional engineering society or collegiate design project Experience with the build, assembly, or integration of large mechanical assemblies Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to welding, metal forming, fastening, drilling, bonding and automation Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis experience using 3D CAD software Experience with design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) Experience transition complex products from R&D to high-volume manufacturing in a fast-paced environment Experience writing work instructions and procedures for critical aerospace parts Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay range: Manufacturing Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $117,500.00 per year Manufacturing Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company. 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner 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. Applicants wishing to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Digital Space LLC

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