Full-Time

Structures Design Engineer

Starship

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

SpaceX

SpaceX

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft

Aerospace
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$95k - $130kAnnually

+ Long-term incentives + Discretionary bonuses + Stock options

Entry, Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

Brownsville, TX, USA

Willing to travel to various SpaceX sites (up to 25%).

US Citizenship Required

Category
Materials & Structures
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
GD&T
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of mechanical design and drafting experience (including internships or personal projects)
  • Experience with 3D CAD software (NX, Solidworks, etc)
  • Must be available to work long hours and weekends as needed
  • Willing to travel to various SpaceX sites (up to 25%)
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Design metallic structures and propulsion fluid systems under accelerated timelines
  • Review specifications and other engineering data to develop mechanical systems
  • Update designs and drawings through engineering change orders to support SpaceX's rapid pace of design iteration
  • Create detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft, primarily serving the commercial spaceflight market. Their main products include the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, which are used for launching satellites and cargo, as well as the Dragon spacecraft for transporting crew and supplies to the International Space Station. A significant aspect of SpaceX's operations is the development of reusable rockets, which help lower the costs associated with space travel, making it more accessible to various clients, including government agencies and private companies. Additionally, SpaceX is working on the Starlink project, a satellite internet constellation aimed at providing global broadband coverage. The company's goal is to revolutionize space technology and enable human life on other planets.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$10.9B

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

44%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SpaceX's involvement in NASA's Artemis III enhances its reputation in human space exploration.
  • The Polaris program with Isaacman expands SpaceX's capabilities in space tourism and research missions.
  • Developing a second satellite with Turkmenistan expands SpaceX's influence in international telecommunications.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from ESA's Ariane 6 could impact SpaceX's market share and pricing.
  • High private valuation may deter investors and delay IPO plans, affecting capital raising.
  • Geopolitical risks in Turkmenistan partnership may impact satellite project timelines and costs.

What makes SpaceX unique

  • SpaceX is a leader in reusable rocket technology, reducing space travel costs.
  • The Starship HLS project positions SpaceX as a key player in lunar exploration.
  • SpaceX's collaboration with Hedera opens new revenue streams in blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors.

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Benefits

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