Starship Mechanical Engineer - Build the Future of Spaceflight

SpaceX; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Starship, focusing on design, analysis, and build of launch hardware across Starship and Super Heavy systems. You will work on generation‑level vehicles, from concept through testing, with a dynamic team and challenging timescales.

The role emphasizes applying first principles, doing trade studies, and contributing to hardware that operates in the real world. On-site with aggressive goals and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering discipline or physics.
• 1+ years in mechanical or fluids design, analysis, or build (internships or school projects count).
• Preferred: MS or PhD in engineering or physics.

Responsibilities

• Own design and development of next generation launch vehicles, pads and production lines.
• Translate system requirements into hardware concepts and options.
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to assess and optimize designs.
• Iterate manufacturing processes and testing in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with Starship systems.
• Participate in design reviews with internal teams, suppliers and customers.
• Partner with engineering and production teams to generate designs and improvements.
• Own large business outcomes.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

First principles

Trade studies

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

B.S. in engineering or physics

M.S./Ph.D. (preferred)

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Starship, focusing on design, analysis, and build of launch hardware across Starship and Super Heavy systems. You will work on generation‑level vehicles, from concept through testing, with a dynamic team and challenging timescales.

The role emphasizes applying first principles, doing trade studies, and contributing to hardware that operates in the real world. On-site with aggressive goals and growth opportunities.