Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field. A minimum of 1 year of experience in analyzing, designing, building, or testing mechanical systems is required, with internships or competition team experience considered valid. Preferred candidates will have hands-on experience with hardware development and a proven track record of rapidly advancing in their careers. Proficiency in high-end CAD software (such as NX, CATIA, or Solidworks) is essential, alongside experience in designing and validating large metallic structures and mechanisms. Candidates should excel in prioritizing tasks and executing effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
About the job
Join SpaceX as a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Starship mechanisms, where you will play a pivotal role in designing, analyzing, and validating cutting-edge mechanical systems and actuators for our revolutionary Starship and Super Heavy launch vehicles. Your expertise will contribute to enhancing the reliability, simplicity, and manufacturability of our systems used in propellant delivery, control surface actuation, and thrust vector control for Raptor engines. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to innovate and improve existing mechanisms while shaping the future of space exploration.
About SpaceX
At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity explores the cosmos. Founded on the principle that our destiny lies among the stars, we are at the forefront of developing advanced technologies that will enable human life on Mars. Join us in our mission to revolutionize space travel and make life multi-planetary.
