SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Mechanical Engineer - Starship Launch Hardware

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCape Canaveral, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required.
At least 1 year of professional experience using NX, CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks design software, or ANSYS, ABAQUS, or FEMAP software; internship and project experience applies.
Willingness to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary.
Flexibility to work variable schedules depending on site operational needs.
Ability to perform lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.
Ability to pass the Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations to comply with U.S. export regulations.

Responsibilities

Design and analyze mechanical systems for launch pads, recovery systems, and production tooling.
Own projects end to end and coordinate the build, testing, and activation of designed hardware.
Work closely with launch operations teams and their leadership to ensure delivered products meet form, function, and aesthetic expectations.
Apply technical knowledge in basic structural sizing, mechanisms, and design, making development decisions based on cost and schedule considerations.
Present cost and schedule trade proposals to leadership.

Desired Qualifications

At least 1 year of professional experience designing, analyzing, or building mechanical structures.
A master's degree in mechanical engineering.
Project management experience in the aerospace, industrial, or power generation industry.
Strong understanding and demonstrated application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Ability to collaborate in an integrated team with daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers.
Willingness to perform hands-on work as needed to complete projects.
Skill in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, parts lists, and specifications.
A proactive, self-starting approach and ability to lead projects from start to finish.

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.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER, STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE

As a member of the Starship Launch Hardware team you will work with a group of engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, activate the production tools, launch pads, and recovery systems for Starship.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and analyze mechanical systems for launch pads, recovery, and production tooling
Demonstrate complete end to end project ownership, coordinate the build, testing and activation of the hardware you design
Work closely with launch operations teams and their leadership to ensure the products we deliver meet form, function, and aesthetic expectations
Use your well-rounded technical knowledge to display proficiency in basic structural sizing, mechanisms, and design while making development decisions based on cost and schedule considerations
Present cost and schedule trade proposals to leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of professional experience using NX, CATIA, Creo, or Solidworks design software package or ANSYS, ABAQUS, or FEMAP software (internship and project experience applies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1+ years of experience in a professional setting designing, analyzing, or building mechanical structures
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering
Project management experience in the aerospace, industrial, or power generation industry
Strong understanding and demonstrated application of GD&T
Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
Passion for hands-on work when needed to enable project completion
Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, parts lists, and specification
Proactive, self-starter attitude and ability to lead projects throughout their entirety

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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