Starship Structures Engineer — Hands-On Hardware

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Structures Design Engineer for the Starship program. You will design and build flight hardware such as propellant tanks, interfaces, and primary structures, working hands-on with a world-class production team.

You will rapidly iterate designs, apply manufacturability considerations, and own end-to-end processes while coordinating with technicians and leadership. This role requires strong collaboration and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of mechanical design experience (including internships or personal projects).
• Experience with 3D CAD software (NX, Solidworks, etc).

Responsibilities

• Design metallic structures and propulsion fluid systems under accelerated timelines
• Review specifications and other engineering data to develop mechanical systems
• Update designs and drawings through engineering change orders to support the company's rapid pace of design iteration
• Create detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups

Skills

GD&T

Tolerance stacks

Sheet metal design

Team collaboration

Hands-on hardware

Design iteration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Structures Design Engineer for the Starship program. You will design and build flight hardware such as propellant tanks, interfaces, and primary structures, working hands-on with a world-class production team.

You will rapidly iterate designs, apply manufacturability considerations, and own end-to-end processes while coordinating with technicians and leadership. This role requires strong collaboration and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.