Dragon Mechanical Engineer: Spaceflight Systems Designer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability & life insurance

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays per year

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Dragon Mechanical Engineer to design and develop critical spacecraft systems for crew and cargo missions, driving from early design through production and recovery. You will perform hand calculations, FEA, and CAD analyses, and lead design reviews with internal teams and external suppliers to meet schedule goals.

The role requires a strong engineering background, hands-on component development experience, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics
• 1+ years experience with CAD and FEA software packages
• 1+ years hands-on experience driving the design and development of mechanical components or systems
• Master's degree in engineering is preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of mechanical spacecraft systems
• Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD
• Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers
• Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and recovery
• Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Problem-solving

Flight-critical ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Dragon Mechanical Engineer to design and develop critical spacecraft systems for crew and cargo missions, driving from early design through production and recovery. You will perform hand calculations, FEA, and CAD analyses, and lead design reviews with internal teams and external suppliers to meet schedule goals.

The role requires a strong engineering background, hands-on component development experience, and excellent communication.