SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Structures Design Engineer (Starship)
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Overview
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. STRUCTURES DESIGN ENGINEER (STARSHIP) 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 Basic Qualifications
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) Preferred Skills and Experience
Solid understanding and application of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups Hands-on experience working in school club or project teams designing hardware in a highly constrained system under defined timelines Familiarity with sheet metal design, welded structures, and fluid systems Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings Ability to work and communicate well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and leadership Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together to achieve buy-in for a unified design direction Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication and documentation skills Additional Requirements
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. Learn more about the ITAR here. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
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. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in SpaceX’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305. Page 1 of 1. OMB Control Number 1250-0005. Expires 04/30/2026. Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s OFCCP website. Disability Status: Select... Public Burden Statement: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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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. STRUCTURES DESIGN ENGINEER (STARSHIP) 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 Basic Qualifications
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) Preferred Skills and Experience
Solid understanding and application of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups Hands-on experience working in school club or project teams designing hardware in a highly constrained system under defined timelines Familiarity with sheet metal design, welded structures, and fluid systems Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings Ability to work and communicate well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and leadership Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together to achieve buy-in for a unified design direction Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication and documentation skills Additional Requirements
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. Learn more about the ITAR here. Equal Opportunity and Compliance
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. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in SpaceX’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305. Page 1 of 1. OMB Control Number 1250-0005. Expires 04/30/2026. Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s OFCCP website. Disability Status: Select... Public Burden Statement: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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