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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Mechanical Engineer, Tower & Launch Mount (Starship)

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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. The Mechanical Engineer role involves designing, integrating, and testing critical components for the Starship launch mount and tower, with a focus on enhancing production efficiency and supporting the build process.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work closely with analysts and design team to ensure solutions meet the requirements for tower design as well as the manufacturing processes

Develop production procedures/processes and manage the transition of parts and assemblies from development to production

Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems and tooling needed to meet hardware deadlines

Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency

Create original CAD models and prints for flight and/or tooling components

Lead the on-site design engineering contact for the efficient build of parts and assemblies

Create and maintain build schedules

Resolve and analyze manufacturing discrepancies, while interfacing with the quality team (resolving issues for design, fabrication and assembly)

Participate in design reviews internally and with suppliers and customers

Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation vehicles

Source, retain and advise new and experienced vendors from a technical perspective

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing DesignGeometric DimensioningTolerancingFinite Element AnalysisCAD SoftwareFluid DynamicsLarge Steel Structure ConstructionInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline

1+ year(s) of hands-on project experience with mechanical systems (internship and project experience applies)

Flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required

Ability to work at elevated heights up to 500 feet

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand

Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain

Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required

Flexibility to travel to other SpaceX sites (less than 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