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SpaceX · 5 months ago

Mechanical Engineer, Cabin Structures (Starship)

Starbase, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Crew Starship team. The role involves designing and building spacecraft systems critical to astronaut safety and mission success, with responsibilities ranging from initial design to integration and testing.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own the design and development of next generation structures, mechanisms, or interior systems for Crew Starship vehicles

Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs

Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with Starship systems and supports necessary mission operations

Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers (e.g., NASA)

Negotiate complex trade studies to optimize for cost, schedule, safety, and performance, among other considerations

Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and recovery

Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work

Qualification

Mechanical designStructural analysisGeometric dimensioningTolerancingNX softwareAerospace experienceData-driven decision makingLeadership experienceCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of experience with mechanical design and analysis (internship experience qualifies)

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

Ability to travel to remote sites in Texas and Florida

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

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

3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis

Leadership experience on an engineering or project team

Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions

Experience with structures, mechanisms, or interior design in aerospace or aviation industries

Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals to make clear recommendations even with partial information

Experienced in NX

Solid understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems

Technical knowledge of human spacecraft systems and operations

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to succinctly present recommendations to other engineers, stakeholders, management, and executive staff

Experience at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraints