Structural Engineer (Starship Infrastructure)

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the cosmos, and we are dedicated to turning that vision into reality. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that facilitate human life on Mars and beyond.STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (STARSHIP INFRASTRUCTURE)As we progress rapidly in our Starship program, we are entering an exciting phase of in…

At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity explores the cosmos, and we are dedicated to developing the groundbreaking technologies that will make this vision a reality. Our ultimate mission is to enable sustainable human life on Mars.Senior Structural Engineer - Structural Testing (Starship)The Starship Structural Test team is at the forefront of ensuring the integrity of Starship's primary structure through rigorous testing. We are on the lookout for a seasoned structural engineer who will play a pivotal role as both a technical leader and an individual contributor, specializing in large-scale steel and steel-reinforced concrete structural systems. You will design, analyze, and construct innovative structures capable of withstanding flight-like loads during testing of Starship prototypes. You will face the unique challenge of developing fast, efficient, and cost-effective structures that meet our rapid iteration pace and stringent load requirements.

At SpaceX, we believe that the future of humanity lies in exploring the cosmos. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that will make space travel accessible, with the ultimate aim of establishing human life on Mars.STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - STRUCTURAL TESTING FOR STARSHIPThe Starship Structural Test team is dedicated to assessing the limits of Starship’s primary structures. We are looking for a talented structural engineer who will serve as both an individual contributor and a technical leader in the design and analysis of large-scale steel and steel-reinforced concrete structures. You will be responsible for creating, analyzing, and constructing structures that can withstand flight-like loads on Starship test articles. Given the rapid pace of iteration and the scale of forces involved, you will face the challenge of designing innovative, efficient, and cost-effective structural solutions.

SpaceX is working to build technology that supports human exploration beyond Earth, with a focus on making life multiplanetary. The team develops and manufactures systems for missions to Mars and further destinations. Role overview The Structures Engineer, Build (Starship) works directly on the production, qualification, and design or analysis of hardware for Starship and Super Heavy Booster primary structures at Starbase, TX. This position plays a key role in supporting and improving the manufacturing systems that bring these vehicles to life. What you will do Identify requirements and inputs for hardware production and assembly Perform detailed design and structural analysis Lead and participate in design reviews Implement and improve production practices Conduct mechanical testing and develop welding processes Refine inspection methods and ensure safe personnel access Manage and develop tooling for primary structures Create and review work instructions as designs evolve Tackle unique technical challenges through thorough analysis and effective solutions Location This role is based at Starbase, TX.

Join SpaceX as a Development Test Engineer for the Starship Structural Test team, where you will play a key role in shaping the future of space exploration. This multidisciplinary position involves designing, building, and executing comprehensive structural tests that are essential for the success of our Starship program. Your responsibilities will range from collaborating with vehicle engineers to develop dynamic testing methodologies, to designing intricate mechanical and fluid systems. You'll also be instrumental in troubleshooting data acquisition and control systems, ensuring that every test yields valuable insights. As part of a dedicated team, you'll oversee test operations from assembly to execution, guiding technicians and enhancing our testing capabilities.

At SpaceX, we envision a future where humanity explores the stars, and we are dedicated to making that vision a reality. Join our elite team at Starbase, TX, where we tackle the monumental challenge of making life multiplanetary. As a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Starship Infrastructure, you will play a vital role in constructing and enhancing facilities and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for our high-volume rocket factory. If you are a proactive and innovative engineer eager to confront unprecedented challenges and contribute to groundbreaking advancements, we invite you to apply.

Join SpaceX as a Senior Structural Engineer on the launch pad development team, where you will collaborate with top-tier engineers across various disciplines to design, construct, and activate a second orbital launch pad and its supporting infrastructure for the Starship rocket. This pivotal role is based in the vibrant Starbase, Texas, near Brownsville and South Padre Island.

Join SpaceX as a Senior Structures Analyst and be at the forefront of engineering innovation in reusable launch vehicles. The vehicle engineering team is dedicated to solving the most complex challenges in space exploration, working on iconic projects such as Starship, Falcon 9, and Crew Dragon. Your expertise in structural analysis will contribute to the design and development of vehicles that extend humanity's reach to the moon, Mars, and beyond. In this role, you will create and implement structural analysis tools, perform detailed structural evaluations, and collaborate with a dynamic team to push the boundaries of aerospace engineering.

SpaceX is on a mission to revolutionize space exploration, believing that a future where humanity explores the cosmos is infinitely more thrilling than one where we remain earthbound. We are currently seeking a talented Build Engineer to join our Structures team at Starbase, TX, responsible for the production, qualification, and design/analysis of hardware on our manufacturing lines. This role focuses on enhancing our manufacturing systems, including input identification, detailed design, analysis, design reviews, and production implementation. You will be involved in mechanical testing, weld process development, inspection techniques, and the necessary tooling for creating the primary structures of the Starship and Super Heavy Booster. Additionally, you will develop and review work instructions as designs evolve and tackle unique challenges that require innovative problem-solving skills.

At SpaceX, we are driven by a vision of a future where humanity expands its horizons beyond Earth, exploring the cosmos. We are at the forefront of developing groundbreaking technologies to make this vision a reality, with the ultimate aim of sustaining human life on Mars.MECHANICAL ENGINEER, CABIN STRUCTURES (CREW STARSHIP)As we prepare to return to the Moon and establish a permanent human presence on celestial bodies, SpaceX is pioneering the Crew Starship (HLS) to facilitate this journey. As a Mechanical Engineer on the Crew Starship team, you will play a crucial role in designing and building spacecraft systems that ensure the safety and success of future astronauts. Your responsibilities will span various disciplines, including primary and secondary structures, mechanisms, and crew-interfacing hardware. Your innovative design solutions will be instrumental for all upcoming Crew Starship missions, including those to the Moon and Mars. This position demands complete ownership of hardware, from initial design through to analysis, prototyping, qualification, and integration.

At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity explores the cosmos. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that pave the way for life on Mars. Join us in this exciting journey!STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - LAUNCH PAD DEVELOPMENT (STARSHIP)As a pivotal member of our elite launch pad development team, you will collaborate with top-tier engineers across various disciplines to design, construct, and activate a cutting-edge orbital launch pad and its supporting infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance the launch capabilities of Starship, the world's most powerful rocket.

At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity explores the cosmos. We are committed to developing cutting-edge technologies that will enable human life on Mars and beyond.Starship Build EngineerAs a Starship Build Engineer, you will play a vital role in defining requirements and creating the tooling and processes necessary for the high-rate production of the most powerful rocket ever built. Your expertise will guide the integration of avionics, propulsion, and structural assemblies, collaborating daily with both design engineers and technician teams. You will have significant influence over the overall vehicle architecture, emphasizing reliability and manufacturability in design.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the cosmos, and we are dedicated to making that vision a reality. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge technologies to enable human life on Mars and beyond.INTEGRATION ENGINEER (STARSHIP)As an Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the production of the most powerful rocket ever built. You will be tasked with defining requirements, creating tooling, and implementing processes to ensure efficient production. Your focus will be on integrating avionics, propulsion, and structural components, collaborating daily with both design engineers and technician teams. You will influence vehicle architecture with an emphasis on reliability and manufacturability.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity ventures beyond our planet to explore the cosmos. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that make this vision a reality, with an ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.AERODYNAMICS ENGINEER (STARSHIP)The Aerodynamics team for Starship plays a critical role in predicting the aerodynamic and aerothermal conditions that both the booster and spacecraft will face during their missions. As an Aerodynamics Engineer, you will utilize engineering models, simulations, and wind-tunnel testing to provide precise predictions prior to flight validation. Collaborating closely with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) team, you will help ensure safe landings and recoveries of Starship stages following their missions. Furthermore, you will support design efforts for vehicle structures, leveraging your deep understanding of flow fields experienced by our vehicles across various flight regimes, from subsonic to hypersonic, while effectively utilizing our prediction tools.

Join SpaceX as a Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the structural integrity and reliability of the Starship spacecraft. At our Starbase facility in Texas, you will leverage cutting-edge NDE technologies such as phased-array ultrasonics, radiography, eddy-current testing, and laser profilometry to enhance manufacturing processes and drive high-rate production. Your expertise will be crucial in integrating these methods with automated systems to guarantee mission success and improve efficiency.

At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity explores the cosmos. As pioneers in aerospace technology, our mission is to make life multi-planetary—starting with the establishment of human life on Mars.FLUIDS ENGINEER (STARSHIP)Join our team dedicated to developing Starship—the largest and most advanced space launch system ever conceived. Capable of delivering over 100 metric tons to Earth’s orbit, Starship will revolutionize access to space and is integral to our plan for creating a self-sustaining city on Mars. To achieve this ambitious goal, we will require thousands of Starships.The production fluids team plays a crucial role in this endeavor by creating (1) machinery essential for flight-like validation of all vehicles before launch, and (2) gas generation facilities that produce and distribute essential manufacturing and testing gases across our production site. We are seeking passionate and innovative engineers to shape the future of Starship production testing and automation. As a Fluids Engineer, you will leverage multidisciplinary skills to develop systems from the ground up, transforming complex challenges into effective automated fluids solutions.

At SpaceX, we envision a future where humanity explores the cosmos, and we are committed to making that dream a reality. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that will enable human life on Mars and beyond.STARSHIP PROPULSION ENGINEERAs a Propulsion Engineer at SpaceX, you will play a vital role in designing and developing advanced fluid systems for our interplanetary vehicles, including the Starship and Super Heavy. Your expertise will contribute to creating high-performance, manufacturable systems that will redefine space exploration.Your responsibilities will encompass sizing vehicle fluid systems, conducting detailed mechanical designs, performing structural analyses, and driving the manufacturing processes for parts and systems. You'll work on critical components such as high-pressure gas storage, cryogenic fluid management, attitude control systems, and thermal regulation solutions. Additionally, you will develop operational concepts for your systems, overseeing everything from acceptance testing to in-flight operations.

At SpaceX, we envision a thrilling future where humanity explores the cosmos. We are pioneering technologies to turn this vision into reality, with the ultimate aim of establishing human life on Mars.GUIDANCE, NAVIGATION, AND CONTROL ENGINEER (STARSHIP)As a GNC Engineer, you will be at the forefront of advancing flight control systems for our cutting-edge rockets, including the revolutionary Starship. This fully reusable spacecraft is designed to transport humans to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Collaborating with a team of skilled engineers, you will develop, analyze, and test vehicles and their subsystems to ensure reliable and effective flight. We seek individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, adapting quickly while tackling complex challenges.

At SpaceX, we are driven by a passion for advancing humanity's future in space. We believe that exploration of the cosmos is not just an exciting endeavor, but a necessary one for the survival of our species. We are at the forefront of developing groundbreaking technologies aimed at establishing human life on Mars.STARSHIP MAINTENANCE ENGINEERAs we continue to innovate and expand Starship production to meet the dynamic needs of the space industry, the critical equipment supporting our operations must operate with maximum efficiency. Equipment Reliability Engineers play a crucial role in this process; they identify high-risk production assets, provide technical diagnostics, and craft strategic solutions to enhance system reliability, minimize operational losses, and optimize asset performance.

At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity expands its horizons beyond Earth to explore the cosmos. We are dedicated to innovating technologies that will make interplanetary travel a reality, with the ultimate aim of sustaining human life on Mars.LEAD PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - STARSHIP DEVELOPMENTKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Facilitate and resolve architectural trade-offs while leading interdisciplinary collaborations.Regularly communicate program status and identify risks for both internal teams and external stakeholders.Foster a dynamic, proactive, and hardware-centric culture within the Starship team, emphasizing the urgency of advancing our space-faring capabilities.Recruit and guide both individual contributors and leadership talent within the Starship engineering team.Translate customer mission requirements from diverse external entities into actionable development goals and verification strategies.Create comprehensive system requirements and interface control documents informed by trade study findings.Oversee customer reviews to ensure all technical contract deliverables meet timelines and quality expectations.