Senior Mechanical Engineer, Starship Flight Termination

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentives

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Flight Termination System team in Hawthorne, California. This role involves designing explosive devices, ensuring hardware reliability through testing, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering and has over 5 years of experience in mechanical design. Strong problem-solving skills and exceptional communication abilities are required. Competitive compensation and benefits include stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and/or hands‑on manufacturing.
• Strong project management skills and effective communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturable explosive devices for Flight Termination System.
• Validate hardware reliability through rigorous testing.
• Act as chief engineer to minimize cost of payload to orbit.

Skills

Mechanical design

Explosive device manufacturing

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

LSDYNA

ANSYS

BlastX

CHEETA

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Flight Termination System team in Hawthorne, California. This role involves designing explosive devices, ensuring hardware reliability through testing, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in engineering and has over 5 years of experience in mechanical design. Strong problem-solving skills and exceptional communication abilities are required. Competitive compensation and benefits include stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and generous paid time off.