Mechanical Design Engineer (Starfall)

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 DESIGN ENGINEER (STARFALL)

The Starfall team is developing the worlds first high-capacity high-cadence and low-cost re-entry capsule. The Starfall vehicle will unlock a new frontier in rapid global mobility by enabling point-to-point cargo delivery anywhere on Earth in under an hour. This vehicle could also serve as a powerful new platform when integrated with SpaceXs other core technologies to unlock numerous applications such as in-space manufacturing and on-orbit research.

As a Starfall Mechanical Design Engineer you will spearhead the design of numerous structures fluid systems and components that must withstand extreme loads and the harsh environment of space. You will own hardware through the product life cycle and will interact regularly with senior leadership during critical design phases. You are especially strong in analysis and employ a ground-up fundamental physics approach to problem solving. You have strong technical and interpersonal skills and you thrive in a creative scrappy and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change company-level direction on a regular basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Full ownership of primary and secondary structures mechanisms and/or fluid systems for our Starfall Cargo Vehicle
• Use hand calculations finite element analyses (FEA) and computer-aided designs (CAD) to ensure all hardware meets or exceeds internal and customer requirements
• Lead design reviews and hardware qualifications
• Serve as technical interface with suppliers customers and internal production/launch teams
• Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception design assembly launch and re-use

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
• 1 years of experience with CAD or FEA software packages
• 1 years of hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication assembly and/or testing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience with NX/Teamcenter designing parts and assemblies
• Experience with at least one commercial FEA or Multiphysics simulation package (NASTRAN ABAQUS ANSYS CFD codes etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to own hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting (FSAE Engineers without Borders Design-Build-Fly NASA student launch personal entrepreneurial ventures etc.)
• Analytical/scientific programming experience (Python Matlab Excel etc.)
• Active Secret Top Secret Top Secret SCI OR ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs
• Willingness to travel in support of hardware test and launch
• An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Level I: $100000.00 - $115000.00/per year
Level II: $110000.00 - $135000.00/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.

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