Starship Avionics Mechanical Engineer — High-Impact Design

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is searching for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Starship Avionics) in Hawthorne, CA. The successful candidate will design custom instrumentation and participate in manufacturing processes for space technology. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have 5+ years of experience in mechanical design. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $180,000 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and stock options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing.
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages.

Responsibilities

• Design custom instrumentation for extreme environments.
• Participate in manufacturing processes including testing.
• Conduct failure analysis of components regarding thermal loads.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with machine shops.

Skills

Mechanical/electromechanical design

CAD software

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or electrical engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is searching for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Starship Avionics) in Hawthorne, CA. The successful candidate will design custom instrumentation and participate in manufacturing processes for space technology. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have 5+ years of experience in mechanical design. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $180,000 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and stock options.