Mechanical Engineer, Starship Launch Hardware

SpaceX; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Starship Launch Hardware in Florida. You will design and analyze mechanical systems for launch pads, recovery, and production tooling, while coordinating the full build, test, and activation lifecycle of your hardware.

You will collaborate with operations and leadership to ensure products meet form, function, and cost targets, applying strong GD&T and hands-on problem-solving skills to drive program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (required).
• 1+ years in design/analysis of mechanical structures using CAD/CAE tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical systems for launch pads, recovery, and production tooling.
• Coordinate build, testing and activation of hardware.
• Work with operations to ensure form, function, and aesthetics meet requirements.
• Present cost and schedule trade proposals to leadership.

Skills

NX

CATIA/Creo/SolidWorks

ANSYS/ABAQUS/FEMAP

GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

NX/CAD tools

Finite element software

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER, STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE

As a member of the Starship Launch Hardware team you will work with a group of engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, activate the production tools, launch pads, and recovery systems for Starship.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and analyze mechanical systems for launch pads, recovery, and production tooling
• Demonstrate complete end to end project ownership, coordinate the build, testing and activation of the hardware you design
• Work closely with launch operations teams and their leadership to ensure the products we deliver meet form, function, and aesthetic expectations
• Use your well-rounded technical knowledge to display proficiency in basic structural sizing, mechanisms, and design while making development decisions based on cost and schedule considerations
• Present cost and schedule trade proposals to leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience using NX, CATIA, Creo, or Solidworks design software package or ANSYS, ABAQUS, or FEMAP software (internship and project experience applies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of experience in a professional setting designing, analyzing, or building mechanical structures
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Project management experience in the aerospace, industrial, or power generation industry
• Strong understanding and demonstrated application of GD&T
• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
• Passion for hands-on work when needed to enable project completion
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, parts lists, and specification
• Proactive, self-starter attitude and ability to lead projects throughout their entirety

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
• Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Aff… or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].