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Aerospace, Space Exploration, Telecommunications, Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineer, Starship Launch Hardware

Cape Canaveral, FLInternshipEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 2 months ago

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Required skills

NX
CATIA
Creo
Solidworks
ANSYS
ABAQUS
FEMAP

Nice to have

mechanical structures
project management
aerospace
industrial
power generation
GD&T

Role summary

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Starship Launch Hardware team. This role involves designing, building, and activating production tools, launch pads, and recovery systems for Starship. Responsibilities include end-to-end project ownership, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and presenting cost/schedule trade-offs. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 1 year of professional experience with CAD or FEA software. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, project management experience in aerospace, and strong GD&T skills. The role requires willingness to travel and flexibility with work schedule.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER, STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE

As a member of the Starship Launch Hardware team you will work with a group of engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, activate the production tools, launch pads, and recovery systems for Starship.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and analyze mechanical systems for launch pads, recovery, and production tooling

Demonstrate complete end to end project ownership, coordinate the build, testing and activation of the hardware you design

Work closely with launch operations teams and their leadership to ensure the products we deliver meet form, function, and aesthetic expectations

Use your well-rounded technical knowledge to display proficiency in basic structural sizing, mechanisms, and design while making development decisions based on cost and schedule considerations

Present cost and schedule trade proposals to leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of professional experience using NX, CATIA, Creo, or Solidworks design software package or ANSYS, ABAQUS, or FEMAP software (internship and project experience applies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1+ years of experience in a professional setting designing, analyzing, or building mechanical structures

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Project management experience in the aerospace, industrial, or power generation industry

Strong understanding and demonstrated application of GD&T

Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers

Passion for hands-on work when needed to enable project completion

Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, parts lists, and specification

Proactive, self-starter attitude and ability to lead projects throughout their entirety

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary

Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required

Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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