SpaceX · 2 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineer, Cabin Structures (Crew Starship)
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. As a Mechanical Engineer on the Crew Starship team, you will design and build spacecraft systems that are critical to the success and safety of future astronauts, overseeing the full hardware ownership from design to integration.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
Responsibilities
Own the design and development of next generation structures, mechanisms, or interior systems for Crew Starship vehicles
Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs
Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with Starship systems and supports necessary mission operations
Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers (e.g., NASA)
Negotiate complex trade studies to optimize for cost, schedule, safety, and performance, among other considerations
Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and recovery
Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of experience with mechanical design and analysis (internship experience qualifies)
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
Ability to travel to remote sites in Texas and Florida
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
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
Preferred
3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
Leadership experience on an engineering or project team
Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions
Experience with structures, mechanisms, or interior design in aerospace or aviation industries
Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals to make clear recommendations even with partial information
Experienced in NX
Solid understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
Technical knowledge of human spacecraft systems and operations
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to succinctly present recommendations to other engineers, stakeholders, management, and executive staff
Experience at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraints
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
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2023 (2)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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