Structures Design Engineer (Falcon & Dragon)
Structures Design Engineer (Falcon & Dragon)
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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.
STRUCTURES DESIGN ENGINEER (FALCON & DRAGON)
As a Structures Design Engineer your design work and assembly configuration management will contribute to new development and support of our existing vehicle fleets. You will have the opportunity to work with your team and across partner teams on the Falcon and Dragon programs toward the successful flights of Falcon and Dragon. Additionally you will have the opportunity to work with teams across SpaceX to advance our goal of making life multi-planetary.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and develop groundbreaking hardware for Falcon and Dragon vehicle upgrades and new mission profiles using NX including metallic and composite structures soft goods fluid/propulsion systems and avionics hardware under accelerated timelines
- Generate detailed component and assembly drawings using GD&T and perform tolerance stack-up analysis
- Responsible for overall CAD integration and hardware packaging for vehicle systems. Manage cross-discipline interfaces to ensure proper clearances and fit-up (Interface Control Drawings etc.)
- Apply first principles methodology and design for manufacturing concepts to create innovative solutions for challenging problems in spacecraft and launch vehicle development
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
- 1 years of mechanical design and drafting experience (including internships or personal projects)
- 1 years of experience with 3D CAD software (NX Solidworks etc.)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Solid understanding and application of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
- Hands-on experience working in project teams designing hardware in a highly constrained system under defined timelines
- Familiarity with welded/bolted structures composites and fluid systems
- Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings
- Ability to work and communicate well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians engineers and leadership
- Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together to achieve buy-in for a unified design direction
- Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking organizational communication documentation and rigorous attention to detail skills
- Experience with FMEA and FEA
- 2 years experience with a 3D modeling software (NX preferred)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work long hours and weekends as necessary
- Must be able to travel to various SpaceX sites (up to 25%)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Structures Design Engineer/Level I: $95000.00 - $115000.00/per year
Structures Design Engineer/Level II: $110000.00 - $130000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related 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 long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term 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 long-term 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.
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
