Senior Starship Propulsion Components Engineer

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in propulsion components for their Starship. You will design flow control devices, collaborate with various teams, and ensure high reliability in extreme environments. Ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical design or manufacturing with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of space technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design or hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Experience in designing and troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturable flow control devices across systems.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve high component build rates.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering discipline

Tools

Fluid systems knowledge

High voltage systems

Test instrumentation

Job description

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in propulsion components for their Starship. You will design flow control devices, collaborate with various teams, and ensure high reliability in extreme environments. Ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical design or manufacturing with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of space technology.