Structural Mechanical Engineer - Starship Production Infra

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a structures-focused Mechanical Engineer to own the design and delivery of critical production infrastructure for Starbase. You will work on large-scale steel structures, GSE, and tooling structures that withstand heavy loads and rapid operational cycles.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, facilities, and construction teams to integrate structural systems with production equipment and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across the full project

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design of Starship production infrastructure of varying scales from smaller tooling fixtures and jigs to assembly line support structures and entire factory buildings/bays
• Perform structural analysis and design of steel, concrete, composite, and similar materials under static, dynamic, vibration, and handling loads using hand calculations and finite element analysis
• Develop and review structural drawings, connection details, fabrication packages, and erection/assembly sequences for complex structures and tooling
• Partner with manufacturing, operations, facilities, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fluids, and construction teams to integrate structural systems with production equipment, cranes, material handling, and operational requirements
• Support fabrication and construction activities, including review of shop drawings, weld procedures, and resolution of field issues during installation and integration
• Drive design decisions that balance performance, cost, schedule, and constructability for high-volume production environments
• Manage scopes through the full project lifecycle — from concept and preliminary design through detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, and turnover
• Interface with external engineering firms, consultants, fabricators, and construction contractors to ensure designs meet the company standards and are executed to specification
• Perform project control functions including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management
• Resolve conflicts in the field in real time and implement rapid design changes when required
• Own end-to-end delivery of projects with extreme ownership, ensuring on-time and on-budget performance

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a structures-focused Mechanical Engineer to own the design and delivery of critical production infrastructure for Starbase. You will work on large-scale steel structures, GSE, and tooling structures that withstand heavy loads and rapid operational cycles.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, facilities, and construction teams to integrate structural systems with production equipment and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across the full project