SpaceX · 11 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer (Dragon)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on making human life on Mars a reality through advanced spacecraft technology. The Dragon Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design and development of spacecraft systems, ensuring the successful delivery of projects from design through to production and recovery.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the design and development of mechanical spacecraft systems
Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD in a rapidly changing environment
Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers
Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and recovery
Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics
1+ years experience with CAD and FEA software packages (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable)
1+ years of hands on experience driving the design and development of mechanical components or systems (internship and project team experience is applicable)
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Ability to travel to remote sites in Texas, Florida, and Central California as needed
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Preferred
Leadership experience on an engineering or project team
Experience designing components on a high-performance vehicle
Exceptional written and verbal communication with an emphasis on interpersonal and organizational skills
Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data driven decisions
Willingness and desire to exemplify extreme ownership of flight critical spacecraft systems
Proactive problem-solving skills such as failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation
Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
Master's degree in an engineering discipline
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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