SpaceX · 3 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Development
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Hardware Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the mechanical design and packaging of advanced avionics and sensor systems, ensuring their reliability and performance throughout their operational life.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide extreme ownership of avionics hardware for flight across all areas of product development
Drive changes to mechanical parts and assembly drawings that improve reliability and manufacturability
Perform root cause investigations, analysis, and simulations to characterize performance limits and mitigate risk
Develop high reliability hardware to expand vehicle capabilities
Derive engineering justification to resolve production issues through assembly, test, and vehicle integration
Design test setups and execute hardware validation through benchtop and environmental testing
Develop innovative sensors and avionics packages for physical sensors such as pressure, acceleration, flow, etc. and electrical components
Create 3D models, production 2D drawings, and complete tolerance analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of professional experience with mechanical design and analysis (significant academic projects, internships, and traditional professional experience will qualify)
Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
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
Drafting and modeling with Siemens NX or similar for part design and managing assemblies
Experience in the design of sensors or optical systems, packaging or integration of sensors, or the design of mechanical and electrical systems
Simulation tools for performing stress, dynamic, or thermal analysis (e.g. ANSYS)
Design for Excellence (DFX) principles related to GD&T, material selection, and manufacturing processes
Exposure to electronics packaging and designing for extreme environments
Working knowledge of fundamental sensing mechanisms
Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
Familiarity managing projects from start to finish
Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills
Creative problem solver capable of working within a multidisciplinary team
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
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
Recent News
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