Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer — Space Systems

InvestedintheMission; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Health coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical Design (Starshield). You will own hardware from concept to production, perform design, analysis, and verification, and work with cross‑functional teams to bring space hardware to life.

The role emphasizes fast iteration, DFM, and testing, spanning from concept through launch, with opportunities for strong benefits and long‑term incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline.
• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages.
• Experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
• Graduating with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD in 2027.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through volume production and on‑orbit operations.
• Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system‑level optimization.
• Rapidly iterate on designs and analyses to inform system trades and direction.
• Drive DFM to reduce part count and ensure production metrics.
• Establish an efficient lifecycle from supply chain to final integration.

Skills

CAD/FEA

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in engineering or STEM

Graduating in 2027

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical Design (Starshield). You will own hardware from concept to production, perform design, analysis, and verification, and work with cross‑functional teams to bring space hardware to life.

The role emphasizes fast iteration, DFM, and testing, spanning from concept through launch, with opportunities for strong benefits and long‑term incentives.