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SpaceX · 3 hours ago

Mechanisms Engineer (Starship)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$95K/yr - $130K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Mechanisms Engineer for Starship, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and validating mechanical systems and actuators, aiming to improve existing systems and contribute to the next generation of launch vehicles.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Drive design and development of mechanical systems across the vehicles

Partner with peer design owners such as avionics, power systems, and structures to deliver integrated systems optimized for packaging, build, and operations

Conduct design reviews with stakeholders and customers

Manage on-site integration teams and implement integration feedback into the design

Diagnose and operate vehicle mechanisms during ground testing and flight

Qualification

Mechanical systems designHigh-end CAD softwareLarge metallic structuresRapid manufacturability designCollaborative team environment

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of experience analyzing, designing, building or testing mechanical systems (competition team or internship experience qualifies)

Able to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches

Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required

Able to work in extreme outdoor environments when needed – heat, cold, wind, rain, etc

Able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

Working conditions may be 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

Able to lift heavy objects up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and at elevated heights (up to 300 feet) with proper PPE

Preferred

Experience building hardware or have a passion for contributing to a work product that operates in the real world

Demonstrated rapid growth. You've held successive positions of increasing responsibility within an organization, were able to get yourself up to speed at a heroic pace, and accomplished something meaningfully difficult early in your career

Experience using a high-end CAD software design package (e.g. NX, CATIA, Solidworks, etc.)

Experience designing and validating large metallic structures and or mechanisms

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Understanding of design considerations including design for rapid manufacturability, design of tests, weld joint and allowable development, corrosion resistance, and inspection techniques

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with engineers, technicians, and leaders