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SpaceX · 4 hours ago

Launch Engineer, Mechanical/Fluids (Starship Launch Pad)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing revolutionary space technology with the goal of enabling human life on other planets. The Launch Engineer in Mechanical/Fluids will support the development of the Starship Tower and Launch Mount, responsible for hardware development and ensuring robust systems for launch operations.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Drive hardware development for systems within the Starship tower and launch mount from basic architecture through design, analysis, scheduling, manufacturing, activation, and operational phases

Own design and manufacturing of mechanisms, actuation systems, fluid systems, and large structures

Perform structural, dynamic, thermal, and fluids analysis as necessary to determine requirements and to optimize the design of these systems

Work closely with software and operation engineers to develop the concept of operations for launch mount systems with the goal of developing robust, fault tolerant systems and software that perform every time in the varying extreme conditions of a launch environment

Collaborate with engineers designing the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles to determine how the tower, launch mount, and vehicle can work together most effectively

Qualification

Mechanical designFluid systems designCAD softwareFEA softwareGD&T applicationStructural analysisHands-on assemblyOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software packages

1+ years of experience with mechanical or fluid systems design, analysis, and hands-on assembly (internship or project team experience qualify)

Tower and launch mount hardware is typically built in tight quarters at high elevations, and physical dexterity is required

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

Stand: Up to 6 hours per day

Sit: Up to 6 hours per day

Push/Pull: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day

Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day

Walk: Up to 10 hours per day

Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 25 lbs. (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day

Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 10 hours per day

Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day

Upper body twist: Up to 3 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