Automated Welding Technician (Starship)

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.

AUTOMATED WELDING TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP)

As an Automated Welding Technician specializing in Starship and Super Heavy Booster fuselage and tank sections, you will operate advanced machinery to fabricate, assemble, and inspect high-precision components critical to spacecraft structures. These sections form the body of the fuselage and the tanks, requiring expertise in metal forming, welding preparation, and quality control to meet stringent aerospace standards for strength, weight, and durability. This role demands attention to detail, safety adherence, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on fully reusable space vehicles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate and utilize advanced manufacturing equipment such as robots, welders, and manufacturing software.

• Set up and calibrate machinery based on engineering blueprints, CAD models, and production specifications to ensure precise dimensions (e.g., tolerances within microns for structural integrity under extreme conditions).

• Perform material handling, including loading raw materials (e.g., steel coils or gores) and unloading finished sections for further assembly or stacking.

• Conduct in-process inspections using tools like calipers, laser scanners, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to verify quality, detect defects, and ensure compliance with NASA/AS9100 standards.

• Prepare surfaces and edges of barrel sections for welding and assembly, including cleaning, grinding, beveling, and deburring to ensure optimal joint quality, adhesion, and structural integr

Department: Barrel Production