Mechanical Design Engineer, Starship Production & Activation

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is looking for a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Machine Design for the Starship project in Brownsville, Texas. The successful candidate will work with a dedicated team to design and activate essential production assets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and offers opportunities to collaborate across multiple disciplines. Applicants should have experience with CAD software and be ready for a hands-on role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in designing and analyzing mechanical structures.
• Experience in academic research or professional work related to mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and activate machinery for Starship production.
• Develop the Starfactory for rapid build and operation.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Execute structural sizing and mechanism design.

Skills

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast‑paced environment

Collaborative team environment

Experience in a production facility

Managing large CAD assembly models

Finite element analysis experience

Designing and fabricating welded structures

Designing and testing mechanisms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

CAD software (Solidworks, NX, CATIA, ProE)

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is looking for a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Machine Design for the Starship project in Brownsville, Texas. The successful candidate will work with a dedicated team to design and activate essential production assets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and offers opportunities to collaborate across multiple disciplines. Applicants should have experience with CAD software and be ready for a hands-on role in a dynamic environment.