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SpaceX · 4 months ago

Mechanical Engineer, Starship Launch Infrastructure (Gigabay)

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a pioneering aerospace company focused on enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Starship Launch Infrastructure to support the development of large-scale mechanisms and systems necessary for the new vehicle builds and refurbishments. The role involves managing engineering projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring project completion within budget and safety standards.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own mechanical engineering work packages for the production site including design and development, with a heavy focus on elevators, overhead cranes, larger overhead doors, and other large mechanisms

Design elements of multidisciplinary, multistory projects for new construction including all phases of project development, from conceptual feasibility studies, preliminary design through construction completion

Perform standard and complex engineering analyses, designs and calculations using standard methodology and principles and other viable approaches

Create mechanism design drawings, calculations, and design summary presentations

Estimate material quantities, schedules, and costs for construction projects

Write and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines

Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control

Manage multi-discipline design and construction projects, including coordination of typical systems found in high rise buildings (structural, MEP, etc)

Interact with other engineers, contractors, fabricators, and various stakeholders

Provide direct onsite field observations and resolve field conflicts in real time

Direct all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to the original plans and specifications

Maintain the construction schedule, identify and solve problems

Maintain a positive relationship with the SpaceX end user, contractors, suppliers, and other Space X employees

Engage with new vendors to shore up our pool of contractors that have the ability to execute high rise projects

Prepare schedules and supervises completion of the final punch list

Promote job site safety as a top priority, encourage safe work practices and rectify job site hazards immediately

Ensure all company employees and contractors are adhering to the company safety policy

Interact with tradesman, contractors, and building officials to coordinate and execute maintenance repair and installation of facilities support equipment

Communicate updates to budgetary, drawings, and design requirements to management and engineering

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

Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency

Qualification

Mechanical engineeringFluid dynamicsFinite element analysisConstruction designUnigraphics NXTeamcenter PLMInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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

1+ years of hands-on 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