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SpaceX · 4 months ago

Mechanical Engineer, Sensors (Starship Avionics)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

SpaceX was founded with the goal of enabling human life on Mars through advanced technology. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Sensors team to design and test innovative sensing solutions for space environments.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop innovative sensor designs and/or packages for physical sensors such as pressure, acceleration, flow, etc

Build analytical and finite element thermal, structural, and fatigue models

Create 3D models, production 2D drawings, and complete tolerance analysis

Complete failure analysis of components as it relates to thermal loads, vibration, and shock

Interface with vendors and production teams to ensure designs can be manufactured at high volumes

Qualification

Mechanical engineeringSensor designFinite element analysisHigh volume manufacturingThermal analysisStructural analysisTeam collaborationProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering

Hands-on experience working with sensors, such as accelerometers, pressure sensors, strain gauges, or temperature sensors, etc

Hardware design experience

Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones

Preferred

3+ years of experience in the design of sensors or optical systems, packaging or integration of sensors, or the design of mechanical and electrical systems

Working knowledge of fundamental sensing mechanisms

Experience packaging PCBs

Exposure to high volume manufacturing with a focus on design for manufacturability

Manufacturing processes including welding, wire bonding, and semiconductor fabrication

Experience designing components for high temperature, high vibration environments

Experience with thermal and structural FEA

Knowledge of inspection processes and tools for mechanical components