Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Starship)

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. MECHANICAL ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

As a member of the Starship engineering team, you will work with a team of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate critical production assets required to build the Starship launch vehicle. This position is based at our Starship production facility in Brownsville, Texas but may involve work on designs that are implemented across all of SpaceX’s sites supporting the Starship program. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and development of production tooling for the Starship launch vehicle
• Develop the production site of the future to enable rapid build, test, and operation of our manned and inter-planetary transport architectures
• Use your well-rounded technical knowledge to display proficiency in basic structural sizing, mechanisms, and design while making development decisions based on cost and schedule considerations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience using a high-end CAD software design package (e.g. NX, CATIA, or ProE)
• 5+ years of professional experience designing, analyzing, and implementing mechanical systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience working at a production facility
• Experience with automated production equipment
• Experience managing large assembly models and drawings
• Hands on experience with equipment manufacturing and implementation
• Demonstrated expertise in the design of welded structures
• Experience designing mechanisms
• Experience with production tooling or product design in either prototype or volume environments
• Strong understanding and application of GD&T
• Experience with finite element analysis software
• Experience designing mass efficient structures
• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary, up to 25%
• Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs which may require extended hours, and flexibility is required
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and VandenbergAbility to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay range:    
Mechanical Engineer/Senior: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & 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 space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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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