Hands-on Launch Hardware Engineer for Starship

SpaceX; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Starship Launch Hardware in the US. You will design and analyze mechanical systems for launch pads, recovery, and tooling, owning projects from concept through testing and activation.

You will work with operations to ensure form, function and aesthetics meet program goals. The role emphasizes hands-on work, collaboration across disciplines, and leadership in trade studies while balancing cost, schedule, and performance in a fast-paced aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Experience with NX/CATIA/Creo/SolidWorks or FEA tools (ANSYS/ABAQUS/FEMAP) encouraged.
• US work authorization and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical systems for launch pads, recovery, and production tooling.
• Own projects end to end, coordinating build, testing and activation of hardware.
• Collaborate with launch operations to meet form, function and aesthetic expectations.
• Apply structural sizing, mechanisms, and design considerations with cost and schedule in mind.
• Present cost and schedule trade proposals to leadership.

Skills

Hands-on work

Team collaboration

Project leadership

Reading drawings

GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

Creo

SolidWorks

ANSYS

ABAQUS

FEMAP

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Starship Launch Hardware in the US. You will design and analyze mechanical systems for launch pads, recovery, and tooling, owning projects from concept through testing and activation.

You will work with operations to ensure form, function and aesthetics meet program goals. The role emphasizes hands-on work, collaboration across disciplines, and leadership in trade studies while balancing cost, schedule, and performance in a fast-paced aerospace