SpaceX Mechanical Engineer on Crew Starship team responsible for design, analysis, and manufacturing of next generation structures and mechanisms. Owns hardware from initial design through production, launch, and recovery.
Responsibilities
Own the design, analysis, and manufacturing of next generation structures and mechanisms for Starship vehicles needed for long duration and landing missions (examples include the solar deploy system, landing legs, and lunar elevator)
Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs
Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with Starship systems and supports necessary mission operations
Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers (e.g., NASA)
Negotiate complex trade studies to optimize for cost, schedule, safety, and performance, among other considerations
Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and recovery
Qualification
Experienced in Siemens NX
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of experience with mechanical design and analysis (internship and extracurricular experience qualifies)
Preferred
3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions
Experience with structures and mechanisms in aerospace or aviation industries
Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals to make clear recommendations even with partial information
Experienced in Siemens NX, Ansys, and/or Abaqus
Solid understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to succinctly present recommendations to other engineers, stakeholders, management, and executive staff
