Mechanical Engineer - Top Secret Clearance
Mechanical Engineer - Top Secret Clearance
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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 TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
As a Mechanical Engineer within our Special Programs Group you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a crossfunctional team that bridges the gap between vehicle analysis design production and vehicle operations.
The Special Programs Mechanical Team is responsible for cradletograve ownership of unique space vehicle structures as they are built tested launched recovered and relaunched.You will be entrusted to improve existing systems while also helping to shape and design the next generation. This includes development of new structural designs novel payload interfaces reliable reusable space mechanisms and efficient ground support equipment to usher in a new era of spaceflight.
You will be empowered to make realtime decisions solve complex problems on the fly and own endtoend processes. The role will require the readiness to develop subject matter expertise in design for manufacturability specifically those related to sheet metal and subassembly design and fabrication. If you are ready to be a hardware owner eager to get out from behind a desk and be handson working alongside a worldclass production team this may be the right role for you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive design and development of mechanical systems and structures for our vehicles
- Collaborate with peers from different vehicle systems to develop designs that balance mass cost and capability
- Create detailed designs to implement structural concepts and generate CAD models in NX for components assemblies and vehicle integration
- Build finite element models to assess your designs in detail and analyze your structures to prove they meet the needs of the vehicle
- Apply firstorder hand calculations and empirical formulas to assess and iterate on your designs rapidly
- Validate your designs by building development articles to test individual joints and design elements for strength
- Perform structural testing on subassemblies and full sections of the airframe
- Partner with peer design owners such as avionics power systems and structures to deliver integrated systems optimized for packaging build and operations
- Support the assembly of your hardware in the factory witness your designs being brought to life daily and watch them take flight and make history
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- 1 years of engineering experience designing analyzing or building structures (internship and school projects experience qualify)
- Active Top Secret Top Secret SCI DOE Level Q clearance or ability/willingness to obtain one
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Masters degree in an engineering discipline
- Previous experience with spacecraft aircraft launch vehicle engineering or operations
- Experience designing analyzing building and testing high performance mechanical systems
- Strong understanding of mechanical first principles and structural analysis methodologies
- Understanding of design considerations including design for rapid manufacturability design of tests weld joint and allowable development corrosion resistance and inspection techniques
- Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast datadriven decisions
- Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information. Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
- Experience working at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position that required a spy entrepreneurial manner to accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraints
- Experience building hardware or have a passion for contributing to a work product that operates in the real world
- Understanding of design considerations including design for rapid manufacturability design of tests weld joint and allowable development corrosion resistance and inspection techniques
- Experience with FEA or Multiphysics simulation package (e.g. NASTRAN ABAQUS ANSYS)
- Experience using a highend CAD software design package (e.g. NX CATIA Solidworks etc.
- Experience designing and executing qualification testing
- Experience leading or working on an engineering competition team i.e. Formula SAE Baja SAE RoboSub Solar Car Combat Robotics or similar
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so you will be subject to preemployment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
- Must be willing to travel (approximately 10 to other SpaceX locations as necessary
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
- Must be willing to work long hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support proposal or critical project timelines
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Mechanical Engineer/Level 1: $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. Those with an active clearance will receive a 10 differential up to an additional $15000 annually once officially briefed into a classified program.
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 and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays 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
