Mechanical Engineer, Launch Mount/Tower (Starship)

Starbase, TXfull timeOn Site

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SpaceX Mechanical Engineer responsible for developing the Starship Tower, Launch Mount, and test stands from system architecture through operations. Designs welded structures, large-scale mechanisms, electromechanical and fluid-power actuators, and hydraulic and cryogenic systems supporting launch and reflight.

Responsibilities

Drive hardware development for systems within the Starship tower, launch mount and test stands from basic architecture through design, analysis, scheduling, manufacturing, activation, and operational phases
Own design and manufacturing of mechanisms, actuation systems, fluid systems, and large structures
Perform structural, dynamic, thermal, and fluid analysis as necessary to determine requirements and to optimize the design of these systems
Work closely with software and operations engineers to develop the concept of operations for launch mount systems with the goal of developing robust, fault-tolerant systems and software that perform every time in the varying extreme conditions of a launch environment
Collaborate with engineers designing the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles to determine how the tower, launch mount, and vehicle can work together most effectively

Qualification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software packages
1+ years of experience with mechanical or fluid systems design, analysis, and hands-on assembly (internship or project team experience qualify)

Preferred

Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
2+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a lead
Solid understanding and application of GD&T and manufacturing techniques
Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems and weldments
Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tower and launch mount hardware is typically built in tight quarters at high elevations, and physical dexterity is required

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SpaceX

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