Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

Starbase, TXfull timeOn Site

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SpaceX Sr. Mechanical Engineer on the Starship Avionics team responsible for designing mechanical packaging solutions for electro-mechanical assemblies. Lead design reviews and ensure structural designs meet weight and rate targets using innovative approaches.

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

Bachelor's degree in mechanical

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other engineering discipline
5+ years of professional experience with mechanical or electromechanical design and analysis

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

Company

SpaceX

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