Mechanical Engineer: Starship & Launch Systems

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

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Starship program at Starbase. You will own the design and development of next-generation launch vehicles, transform requirements into hardware concepts, and perform hand calculations and FEA to optimize designs for Starship and Super Heavy.

We value data-driven decisions and strong physics fundamentals, with experience collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and test teams in a fast-paced environment. ITAR and extended hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics.
• 1+ years of mechanical or fluids design, analysis, or build experience.

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 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
• Participate in design reviews internally and with suppliers and customers
• Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas and improvements
• Own large business outcomes

Skills

Data-driven decisions

First principles

Trade studies

Hardware experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Master's or PhD in engineering or physics

Tools

FEA

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Starship program at Starbase. You will own the design and development of next-generation launch vehicles, transform requirements into hardware concepts, and perform hand calculations and FEA to optimize designs for Starship and Super Heavy.

We value data-driven decisions and strong physics fundamentals, with experience collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and test teams in a fast-paced environment. ITAR and extended hours may apply.