SpaceX Mechanisms Engineer responsible for designing, analyzing, and validating mechanical systems and actuators for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. Improve existing systems and design next-generation mechanical systems for launch vehicles.
Responsibilities
Drive design and development of mechanical systems across the vehicles
Partner with peer design owners such as avionics, power systems, and structures to deliver integrated systems optimized for packaging, build, and operations
Conduct design reviews with stakeholders and customers
Manage on-site integration teams and implement integration feedback into the design
Diagnose and operate vehicle mechanisms during ground testing and flight
Qualification
1+ years of experience analyzingDemonstrated rapid growthADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of experience analyzing, designing, building or testing mechanical systems (competition team or internship experience qualifies)
Preferred
Experience building hardware or have a passion for contributing to a work product that operates in the real world
Demonstrated rapid growth. You’ve held successive positions of increasing responsibility within an organization, were able to get yourself up to speed at a heroic pace, and accomplished something meaningfully difficult early in your career
Experience using a high-end CAD software design package (e.g. NX, CATIA, Solidworks, etc.)
Experience designing and validating large metallic structures and or mechanisms
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Understanding of design considerations including design for rapid manufacturability, design of tests, weld joint and allowable development, corrosion resistance, and inspection techniques
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with engineers, technicians, and leaders
