SpaceX
Build Reliability Engineer (Starship)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Build Reliability Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for Starship production at Starbase, TX. You'll design tooling, define inspection procedures, collaborate across disciplines, and drive continuous improvement to ensure quality at scale while managing build-induced vehicle risk.
What you'll do
- Develop manufacturing, assembly, welding, NDE, and checkout processes from conception, enforcing consistency across work centers
- Design and implement tooling for work access, testing, fixturing, lifting, and fluid systems
- Define inspection requirements and procedures; create training for production and inspection
- Author planning documents and test plans to collect data and maintain quality at increasing production volumes
- Collaborate with quality and design teams to contain non-conformances and correct systemic issues
- Conduct build quality reviews, identify repeat issues, and drive corrective actions
What they're looking for
- Manufacturing and quality engineering processes
- Mechanical tooling and component design
- 3D CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA)
- Welding techniques (MIG, TIG, laser, spot, robot)
- Non-destructive testing (visual, penetrant, x-ray, EMAT)
- SQL and data visualization tools (Power BI)
- Design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Cross-functional collaboration and interpersonal skills
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe a time you designed or improved a manufacturing process from the ground up. What challenges did you face and how did you ensure consistency?
- Tell us about your experience with aerospace component assembly or integration. Which systems have you worked with?