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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Structures Design Engineer (Starship)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Structures Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and building flight hardware such as propellant tanks and primary structures, while working closely with a production team to solve complex problems and make real-time decisions.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design metallic structures and propulsion fluid systems under accelerated timelines

Review specifications and other engineering data to develop mechanical systems

Update designs and drawings through engineering change orders to support SpaceX's rapid pace of design iteration

Create detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups

Qualification

3D CAD softwareGD&TMechanical designSheet metal designCreative problem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of mechanical design and drafting experience (including internships or personal projects)

Experience with 3D CAD software (NX, Solidworks, etc)

Must be available to work long hours and weekends as needed

Willing to travel to various SpaceX sites (up to 25%)

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