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SpaceX · 4 days ago

Structures Engineer (Starship Avionics)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Structures Engineer (Starship Avionics) will be responsible for designing avionics systems that ensure high reliability while minimizing mass and cost, focusing on mechanical designs and packaging solutions for harsh environments.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design packaging solutions for electro-mechanical assemblies

Thermal, structural, and tolerance analysis for electro-mechanical assemblies using both hand calculations and finite element analysis

Participate in initial mechanical design, 3D modeling, creation of production drawings and maintenance of design data

Failure analysis of components as it relates to thermal, loads, vibration and shock

Interface with machine shops and production teams to ensure final designs can be produced in accordance with overall project goals

Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception, design, assembly, test, and integration

Lead design reviews internally and participate in reviews with suppliers and customers

Ensure structural designs are capable of both weight and rate targets using innovative design and manufacturing approaches

Qualification

Mechanical designFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Computer-Aided Design (CAD)Structural analysisThermal analysisDesign for manufacturabilityGD&TPCB layoutOrganizational skillsWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

1+ years of experience with mechanical or electromechanical design and analysis (internships and student project experience 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