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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Structures Design Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Structures Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and building flight hardware such as propellant tanks and primary structures, while working closely with a production team to solve complex problems and make real-time decisions.

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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

Qualification

3D CAD softwareGD&TMechanical designSheet metal designCreative problem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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

Preferred

Solid understanding and application of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
Hands-on experience working in school club or project teams designing hardware in a highly constrained system under defined timelines
Familiarity with sheet metal design, welded structures, and fluid systems
Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings
Ability to work and communicate well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and leadership
Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together to achieve buy-in for a unified design direction
Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication and documentation skills

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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