Mechanical Engineer Starship
Mechanical Engineer Starship
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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)
To enable rapid reusability of our launch vehicles mechanical systems will need to be greatly simplified more reliable and easier to manufacture. As a Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for designing analyzing and validating mechanical systems and actuators for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. These mechanisms are used in various applications including propellant delivery actuation of control surfaces and Raptor thrust vector control. You will be entrusted to improve existing systems while also helping to shape and design the next generation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive design and development of mechanical systems across the vehicles
- Partner with peer design owners such as avionics power systems and structures to deliver integrated systems optimized for packaging build and operations
- Conduct design reviews with stakeholders and customers
- Manage onsite integration teams and implement integration feedback into the design
- Diagnose and operate vehicle mechanisms during ground testing and flight
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
- 1 years of experience analyzing designing building or testing mechanical systems (competition team or internship experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience building hardware or have a passion for contributing to a work product that operates in the real world
- Demonstrated rapid growth. Youve held successive positions of increasing responsibility within an organization were able to get yourself up to speed at a heroic pace and accomplished something meaningfully difficult early in your career
- Experience using a highend CAD software design package (e.g. NX CATIA Solidworks etc.
- Experience designing and validating large metallic structures and or mechanisms
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fastpaced dynamic environment
- Understanding of design considerations including design for rapid manufacturability design of tests weld joint and allowable development corrosion resistance and inspection techniques
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with engineers technicians and leaders
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to respond to emergencies to support priority projects missions and launches
- Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required
- Able to work in extreme outdoor environments when needed heat cold wind rain etc.
- Able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes odors and noise
- Working conditions may be in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
- Ability to perform job duties that require standing kneeling crouching twisting upper body working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand
- Able to lift heavy objects up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to work on ladders lifts and at elevated heights (up to 300 feet) with proper PPE
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Mechanisms Engineer/Level I: $95000.00 $115000.00/per year
Mechanisms 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 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. 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
