Structural Engineer, Launch Pad (Starship)

Davita Inc.; Cape Canaveral (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Structural Engineer for their launch pad team in Cape Canaveral. You will collaborate with elite engineers to design and build a launch pad for the Starship rocket. This role involves overseeing construction processes, managing contracts, and ensuring structural integrity in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has a civil or structural engineering degree, relevant experience, and a strong focus on problem-solving and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience in civil or structural design.
• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills are critical.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and manage design documentation.
• Perform structural design and analysis calculations.
• Provide direct onsite engineering inspections.

Skills

Problem Solving

Detail-oriented

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or other engineering discipline

Tools

Revit

SAP 2000

STAAD Pro

RISA-3D

ETABS

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, LAUNCH PAD (STARSHIP)

As a member of the launch pad development team, you will work with a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate an orbital launch pad and ancillary infrastructure that will further enable orbital launch capability for the most powerful rocket in the world, Starship.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the project team, consulting engineers and contractors throughout the entirety of the structural engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process


• Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects


• Perform structural design and analysis calculations for structural steel and concrete


• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out


• Manage the structural aspects of construction projects


• Provide direct onsite engineering inspections and field observations


• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or other engineering discipline


• 1+ years of professional experience in civil or structural design, analysis, construction, and/or drafting

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience where quick thinking and tangible problem-solving skills play a critical role


• Demonstrated experience fostering an environment of extremely high personal accountability and responsibility


• Detail-oriented and technical yet experienced enough to see the big picture. Able to multi-task and be flexible/adapt to rapidly changing project requirements/timelines


• Self-directed, highly motivated self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal oversight


• Understanding of other disciplines such as: mechanical, electrical, process engineering, geotechnical, and surveying


• Experience creating structural detail drawings in Revit and NX


• Experience with SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, RISA-3D, ETABS, or similar analysis software


• Knowledge of American Institute ofSteel Construction (AISC) steel manual, American Concrete Institute (ACI) code 318, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7, andInternational Building Codes (IBC)


• Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions


• Professional Engineering (PE) or Structural Engineering (SE) license

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is based in Cape Canaveral, Florida (Kennedy Space Center Area), and requires being onsite - remote work not considered


• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral


• Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights


• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed


• Ability to focus while working in hazardous conditions and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].