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SpaceX · 6 hours ago

Integration Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. As an Integration Engineer, you will establish requirements and develop tooling and processes for the production of rockets, focusing on the integration of avionics, propulsion, and structural assemblies.

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Responsibilities

Operate as a systems level engineer to collect production requirements then plan and execute the build, integration, and validation of flight hardware to those requirements
Design and implement tooling solutions to eliminate assembly error, improve quality, and accelerate build
Automate novel processes to ensure repeatability on a large scale production line
Prove that a subsystem work center meets cycle time requirements, or own the design change required to meet target cycle time
Become a subject matter expert for the build of a vehicle level system like aero control surfaces, propellant feed systems, actuation systems, thermal protection systems, secondary structures, avionics, primary structure, etc
Generate and maintain design for manufacturing requirements for the processes used to build Starships and Super Heavy Boosters

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringGD&T ConceptsSiemens NXTeamcenter CADProcess DevelopmentLean PrinciplesWelding ProcessesInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of hands-on engineering experience (design teams and previous internships qualify)
Flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
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 remote build sites, up to 10%
Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
Walk: Up to 1 hour per day
Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day
Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 6 hours or greater per day
Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description
Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review
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

Master's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ year of system level acceptance test exposure
2+ years of professional experience in the field of aerospace/mechanical engineering
2+ years of experience with GD&T concepts
Experience with large steel structure construction (civil, naval, or mechanical)
Experience in process development, facility and line layouts, error-proofing, factory optimization, and lean principles
Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter CAD, PLM, Process Simulate, and other automation systems
Prior experience with developing, maintaining and improving welding processes
Strong interpersonal and organizational 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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