SpaceX · 1 week ago
Mechanical Engineer (Crew Starship Avionics)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Crew Starship team. The role involves designing and building spacecraft systems critical to astronaut safety, with responsibilities spanning from initial design to integration and testing.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as extreme owner for electro-mechanical aspects of high reliability spacecraft electronics used on Crew Starship vehicles
Design electronic packaging, vehicle mounting, and environmental protection for avionics hardware and harnessing
Support flight hardware, from conception through build, qualification, and ultimately flight operations
Perform in depth first principles analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), and hand calculations to optimize designs for flight environments
Select mechanical components and materials, capture designs using computer-aided design (CAD) and configuration management tools, and provide formal documentation for product development milestones
Assist with architecture definition, capturing product requirements, manufacturing planning, and production test
Execute development and qualification testing campaigns to exercise designs to their limits and ensure reliable flight hardware
Directly support NASA with deliverables for Crew Starship milestones
Work with experts from other teams and departments to ensure that fielded systems perform their function while being efficient, manufacturable, and reliable; challenge assumptions and build strong professional relationships
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
1+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical hardware design and analysis (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify)
Act as extreme owner for electro-mechanical aspects of high reliability spacecraft electronics used on Crew Starship vehicles
Design electronic packaging, vehicle mounting, and environmental protection for avionics hardware and harnessing
Support flight hardware, from conception through build, qualification, and ultimately flight operations
Perform in depth first principles analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), and hand calculations to optimize designs for flight environments
Select mechanical components and materials, capture designs using computer-aided design (CAD) and configuration management tools, and provide formal documentation for product development milestones
Assist with architecture definition, capturing product requirements, manufacturing planning, and production test
Execute development and qualification testing campaigns to exercise designs to their limits and ensure reliable flight hardware
Directly support NASA with deliverables for Crew Starship milestones
Work with experts from other teams and departments to ensure that fielded systems perform their function while being efficient, manufacturable, and reliable; challenge assumptions and build strong professional relationships
Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
Occasional travel may be required to Starbase, Texas
Preferred
Passion for spaceflight and electro-mechanical design for high reliability applications
Experience with CAD and FEA software packages, and very strong first-principles engineering fundamentals
Experience in design, CAD, FEA, GD&T, defining test plans, designing test setups, and executing hardware environmental qualification tests
Basic understanding of electrical components and packaging, for example with computers, displays, control panels, sensors, motors, batteries, solar, radio-frequency (RF), and harnessing components
Understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
Hands-on experience with mechanism/structures design, prototyping, and precision mechanical assembly
Familiarity with design-for-manufacture and design-for-cost
Familiar with how to write software for test automation, data review, and design analysis, preferably in MATLAB or Python
Basic project management skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law
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
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CFO
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VP Materials Engineering
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