Mechanical Engineer Starship Avionics
Mechanical Engineer Starship Avionics
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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.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER (STARSHIP AVIONICS)
The Starship Avionics team is responsible for designing a Starship avionics system that is optimized for high reliability at a low mass and cost. Our charter is to develop highly producible mechanical designs and packaging solutions that protect our electronics from the harsh mechanical and thermal environments of launch vehicle operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design packaging solutions for electromechanical assemblies
- Thermal structural and tolerance analysis for electromechanical assemblies using both hand calculations and finite element analysis
- Participate in initial mechanical design 3D modeling creation of production drawings and maintenance of design data
- Failure analysis of components as it relates to thermal loads vibration and shock
- Interface with machine shops and production teams to ensure final designs can be produced in accordance with overall project goals
- Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception design assembly test and integration
- Lead design reviews internally and participate in reviews with suppliers and customers
- Ensure structural designs are capable of both weight and rate targets using innovative design and manufacturing approaches
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- 1 years of experience with mechanical or electromechanical design and analysis (internships and significant student project experience qualify)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Selfmotivated with strong organizational written and oral communication skills
- Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
- Proficient and frequent use of hand calculations finite element analyses (FEA) and computeraided designs (CAD)
- Exposure to high volume production designs with a focus on design for manufacturability
- Exposure to designing for high vibration environments
- Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes
- Working knowledge of thermal and structural FEA studies
- Experience with fatigue and thermal testing of electromechanical assemblies
- Solid understanding and application of GD&T
- Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Mechanical Engineer/Level I: $95000.00 $115000.00/per year
Mechanical Engineer/Level II: $110000.00 $130000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short & longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Employment Type
Full Time
