Power Components Engineer

POWER COMPONENTS ENGINEER, MECHANICAL (STARSHIP)

The Starship power components team supports the mission to revolutionize orbital flight and space travel - opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi-planetary species. Our team builds some of the most advanced electronics ever flown in space- at a cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry. Become a part of this fast moving and world class hardware development team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, and achieve truly audacious goals. If you’re ready for a challenge and would like to help make our civilization multi-planetary then you’ve come to the right place!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the responsible engineer and extreme owner for the design, analysis, fabrication, and qualification, of high-voltage batteries, traction inverters, power generation, power distribution, and other electromechanical components.
• Thermal, structural, dynamic, and tolerance analysis for electro-mechanical assemblies using both hand calculations and finite element analysis
• Participate in initial mechanical design, 3D models, and creation of production drawings and design data maintenance
• Failure analysis of components as it relates to thermal, loads, vibration and shock
• Interface with machine shops and production teams to ensure final designs can be produced in accordance with overall project goals
• Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception, design, assembly, test, and integration
• Participate in internal design reviews and reviews with suppliers and customers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, math, engineering or scientific discipline
• Experience with mechanical/electromechanical hardware design and analysis

 PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong first-principles understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Hands-on experience with electromechanical design, prototyping, testing, and/or precision mechanical assembly
• Experience in the use of hand calculations, finite element analyses (FEA), and computer-aided design software (CAD) in component design
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T
• Basic domain knowledge of power component design fundamentals (e.g. motors, inverters, batteries, solar, or energy storage systems)
• Exposure to high volume production designs with a focus on design for manufacturability
• Excellent communicator with the ability to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, managers, and suppliers

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel as needed to Starbase launch facility – Brownsville, TX
• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:    
Power Component Engineer, Mechanical/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year    
Power Component Engineer, Mechanical/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year    
    
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.