Mechanical Engineer, Starship Hardware & Launch Systems

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Starship to design, analyze, and build hardware across Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. You’ll contribute in design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing, aligning to the part of the program where you can have the most impact.

You will own system-level designs, perform hand calculations and FEA, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, high‑performance launch hardware on aggressive schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
• 1+ years of mechanical or fluids design, analysis, or build experience (internship and school projects qualify).
• Preferred: Master's or PhD in engineering or physics; strong data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of next generation launch vehicles, launch pad and production lines
• Transform system requirements into hardware concepts and trade implementation and architecture options
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs
• Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with all Starship systems and supports mission operations
• Participate in design reviews internally and with suppliers and customers
• Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements
• Own large business outcomes

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

Data-driven decisions

Trade studies

First principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Master's or PhD in engineering/physics

Job description

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Starship to design, analyze, and build hardware across Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. You’ll contribute in design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing, aligning to the part of the program where you can have the most impact.

You will own system-level designs, perform hand calculations and FEA, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, high‑performance launch hardware on aggressive schedules.