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Mechanical Engineer (Starship Avionics)
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSpaceX was founded with the vision of exploring the stars, and is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Mechanical Engineer (Starship Avionics) will be responsible for designing avionics systems optimized for high reliability, focusing on creating mechanical designs and packaging solutions that withstand harsh environments during launch operations.
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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
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)
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
Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
Preferred
Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
Proficient and frequent use of hand calculations, finite element analyses (FEA), and computer-aided designs (CAD)
Exposure to high volume production designs with a focus on design for manufacturability
Exposure to designing for high vibration environments
Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes
Working knowledge of thermal and structural FEA studies
Experience with fatigue and thermal testing of electro-mechanical assemblies
Solid understanding and application of GD&T
Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout
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