Starship Build Structures Engineer — High-Impact Production

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Structures Engineer for the Starship project. The role focuses on the design, production, and testing of hardware to ensure efficiency in manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include coordinating production transitions, troubleshooting design discrepancies, and collaborating with engineering teams. This position requires compliance with U.S. export regulations and may require extended work hours to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 1+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or production.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with vehicle analysts for vehicle design requirements.
• Develop production procedures and manage transitions from development to production.
• Coordinate testing of systems and tooling to meet hardware deadlines.
• Resolve manufacturing discrepancies and interface with quality teams.
• Participate in design reviews with internal teams and suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical or aerospace engineering background

Manufacturing or production experience

Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques

3D CAD software experience

DFMA experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Structures Engineer for the Starship project. The role focuses on the design, production, and testing of hardware to ensure efficiency in manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include coordinating production transitions, troubleshooting design discrepancies, and collaborating with engineering teams. This position requires compliance with U.S. export regulations and may require extended work hours to meet deadlines.