SpaceX Structural Engineer at SpaceX responsible for leading civil and structural engineering projects for launch pad development. Manages design, construction, and commissioning processes for Starship launch infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Lead the project team, consulting engineers and contractors throughout the entirety of the civil and structural engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process
Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects
Perform both civil and structural design and analysis calculations for structural steel and concrete
Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
Manage the civil and structural aspects of construction projects
Provide direct onsite engineering inspections and field observations
Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineeringExperience with SAP 2000
Required
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or another engineering discipline
1+ years of experience in civil or structural design, analysis, construction, and drafting (competition team or intern experience qualifies)
Preferred
Demonstrated experience where quick thinking and tangible problem-solving skills play a critical role
Demonstrated experience fostering an environment of extremely high personal accountability and responsibility
Understanding of other disciplines such as: mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
Experience creating structural detail drawings in AutoCAD, Revit, NX, Solidworks or similar drafting programs
Experience with SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, RISA-3D, ETABS, or similar analysis software
Knowledge of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) steel manual, American Concrete Institute (ACI) code 318, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7, and International Building Codes (IBC)
Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions
Professional Engineering (PE) or Structural Engineering (SE) license
