Starship Critical Lift Engineer: Heavy-Haul & Rigging

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a CRITICAL LIFT & TRANSPORT ENGINEER (STARSHIP) to join the launch site engineering team in Starbase, TX. You will develop lift plans for Starship and Super Heavy booster operations, design rigging schemes, and oversee ground support equipment while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient lifts.

The role requires hands-on engineering judgment, familiarity with OSHA/ASME B30 standards, and the ability to produce calculations

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing critical lifts with heavy-haul transports.
• Familiarity with OSHA and ASME B30 safety standards.
• Ability to analyze structural, civil and mechanical issues.
• Ability to prepare engineering calculations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, and execute critical lifts and heavy-haul transports for large-scale hardware, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Develop lift plans, rigging designs, and transport configurations using AutoCAD and FEA.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to assess mass properties, rigging locations, and load paths.
• Select and specify equipment such as cranes, SPMTs, and hydraulic trailers; perform equipment inspections.
• Conduct risk assessments and fatigue/stress analyses for lifts beyond standard capacities.
• Oversee on-site operations, pre-lift dry runs, real-time monitoring, and debriefs.
• Interface with vendors for equipment rentals and oversee contracted operations.
• Maintain documentation and calculations for audits and lessons learned.
• Support off-hour operations with real-time troubleshooting during high-stakes lifts.
• Drive continuous improvement in lift/transport processes and technology adoption.

Skills

Lift planning

Rigging design

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering calculations

Safety and regulatory compliance

Tools

AutoCAD

FEA

CG Calculations

Rigging inspections

SPMTs and cranes

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a CRITICAL LIFT & TRANSPORT ENGINEER (STARSHIP) to join the launch site engineering team in Starbase, TX. You will develop lift plans for Starship and Super Heavy booster operations, design rigging schemes, and oversee ground support equipment while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient lifts.

The role requires hands-on engineering judgment, familiarity with OSHA/ASME B30 standards, and the ability to produce calculations