Lead Mechanical Engineer, Starship Avionics

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Manager for Mechanical Engineering in Town of Texas, responsible for leading a team focused on avionics system design. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive mechanical design experience, including 5+ years in professional roles and 3+ years in leadership. Key responsibilities include optimizing design processes, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring production efficiency. This position necessitates onsite work with extended hours as needed. Candidates must meet ITAR regulations and uphold SpaceX's commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience with mechanical design of components or assemblies.
• 3+ years of experience as a leader with direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics engineers to enable design and integration progress.
• Drive conceptual design and architecture trades.
• Optimize development speed, mass, and cost.
• Perform first principles analysis and FEA.
• Incorporate manufacturing principles and improvements.
• Support production issues and drive process improvements.
• Design and execute development testing.
• Drive delivery timelines from conception to launch.
• Work closely with analysts and manufacturing engineers.
• Hire and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

GD&T knowledge

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, science, or math discipline

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Manager for Mechanical Engineering in Town of Texas, responsible for leading a team focused on avionics system design. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive mechanical design experience, including 5+ years in professional roles and 3+ years in leadership. Key responsibilities include optimizing design processes, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring production efficiency. This position necessitates onsite work with extended hours as needed. Candidates must meet ITAR regulations and uphold SpaceX's commitment to equal opportunity employment.