New Grad Mechanical Engineer: Launch Hardware

SpaceX; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical at Cape Canaveral to contribute to flight hardware, production lines, and Starship operations. This role offers hands-on design, testing, and rapid iteration across propulsion and structure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and mission readiness.

Graduates with a STEM degree and 1+ years of mechanical/fluids experience, who can work extended hours and pass background checks, will find opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
• 1+ years of mechanical and/or fluids engineering experience.
• Graduating in fall 2025, spring 2026, or summer 2026.

Responsibilities

• Build high performance flight hardware and rocket production lines.
• Rapidly iterate manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment.
• Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency.
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs.
• Assist with and lead hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of new and flight-proven vehicle assemblies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with all vehicle systems and supports necessary mission operations.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Trade studies

First principles

Engineering fundamentals

Nimble organization

Entrepreneurial mindset

Hardware experience

Multitasking

Rapid growth

Resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical at Cape Canaveral to contribute to flight hardware, production lines, and Starship operations. This role offers hands-on design, testing, and rapid iteration across propulsion and structure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and mission readiness.

Graduates with a STEM degree and 1+ years of mechanical/fluids experience, who can work extended hours and pass background checks, will find opportunities for