Manufacturing Safety Engineer, Raptor
Description For Manufacturing Safety Engineer, Raptor
SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company focused on enabling human life on Mars, is seeking a Manufacturing Safety Engineer for their Raptor engine program. This role represents a unique opportunity to contribute directly to humanity's journey to become a multi-planetary species.
The position sits within SpaceX's Environmental Health & Safety team, where you'll be responsible for establishing crucial safety parameters across various cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing processes. This role combines elements of process safety, risk assessment, and engineering expertise to ensure the safe production of Earth's first colonization class launch vehicles.
As a Manufacturing Safety Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of space technology development, working with complex industrial machinery, high-pressure systems, and advanced manufacturing processes. You'll serve as the Laser Safety Officer and be responsible for conducting critical safety assessments and designing functional safety systems.
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least one year of relevant experience. Knowledge of quality tools, software systems like MySQL and Python, and CAD tools is highly valued. The role requires someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a genuine passion for SpaceX's mission.
This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $95,000 to $130,000 per year, depending on experience and level. The benefits package is comprehensive, including equity opportunities, medical coverage, 401(k), and various insurance options. The role is based in Hawthorne, CA, and requires in-person work with occasional extended hours.
Working at SpaceX means being part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of space technology and human achievement. You'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects while contributing to the company's ultimate goal of making life multi-planetary. The role demands dedication and excellence but offers the reward of being part of humanity's journey to the stars.
Responsibilities For Manufacturing Safety Engineer, Raptor
- Establish safety tools and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency for production process planning and optimization
- Perform risk assessments on complex industrial machinery, design functional safety systems (SIS, SIL), and review safety code
- Serve as the department's Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
- Conduct PFMEAs to uphold safe manufacturing processes
- Analyze tooling and ground support equipment (GSE) for appropriate safety and load factors
- Provide safety design guidance on high pressure systems and attend test readiness reviews
Requirements For Manufacturing Safety Engineer, Raptor
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or another STEM field
- 1+ years in a manufacturing, quality and/or design engineering role
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee due to ITAR requirements
Benefits For Manufacturing Safety Engineer, Raptor
- Long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, long-term cash awards)
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- 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 paid vacation
- 10+ paid holidays per year
- 5 days sick leave per year
