Fabrication Design Drafter

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

FABRICATION DESIGN DRAFTER

Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking individual with a passion for space exploration and cutting-edge technology? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work directly contributes to creating the most advanced spacecraft ever built? If so, we want you to join our team as a fabrication design drafting specialist with the ground support fabrication team! At SpaceX, we are pushing the boundaries of space, and Starship is our future. We are seeking an energetic, self-driven individual who will play a key role in developing, building, and activating the fluid systems that power Starship's success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop instrumentation and valve panel designs in 3D from schematics using Siemens NX
• Create bills of material for your designs
• Manage the production and manufacturing of instrumentation panels and high-pressure skids
• Assist lead technicians in coordinating shop and field activity to support project schedules
• Demonstrate a high level of flexibility and ability to effectively coordinate team activity with all trades
• Develop robust solutions for raw material availability
• Utilize internal SpaceX resources and external vendors as needed
• Ensure launch assets are physically configured for upgrades and work areas are accessible by coordinating with launch pad and recovery vessel operations teams
• Create and implement solutions for safe project site operations per SpaceX environmental health & Safety (EH&S) direction
• Support project engineering team as needed with other project preparations and shop/field coordination

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience with 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeling or hands-on experience within a production or fabrication environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Siemens NX or similar software
• 5+ years of experience with instrumentation panel design and build
• Computer numerical control (CNC) programming experience
• Orbital tube welding experience
• Full operational knowledge of high-pressure fluid transfer systems
• Experience working with cryogenic systems
• Experience with inventory management, shipping/receiving, and material flow
• Ability to demonstrate a strong project management strategy
• Ability to react quickly to change and over-communicate paths forward

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• General physical fitness is required for some work areas, hardware typically is built in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in extreme environments – heat, cold, rain, fumes, odors, and noise
• Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 10 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 10 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.

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 here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.