SpaceX
Mechanical Engineer, Machine Design (Starship)
SpaceX, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Mechanical Engineer, Machine Design (Starship)
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SpaceX was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we do not. Today SpaceX is developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER, MACHINE DESIGN (STARSHIP)
As a member of the Starship Tooling 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, build, and activate custom machinery and infrastructure to enable the production and handling of Starship launch vehicles.
Develop the Starfactory of the future to enable rapid build, test, and operation of our transport architectures.
Collaborate with vehicle engineers to influence vehicle design and manufacturing processes to maximize production rate.
Use technical knowledge to execute on structural sizing, mechanism design, hardware fabrication, and activation testing to deliver results on projects.
Create detailed models and engineering prints in NX.
Perform engineering hand calculations and analysis to size structures and mechanisms.
Create manufacturing planning for scope performed by internal welding and toolmaking teams.
Support machine activation with controls engineering team and perform development testing with production engineering team.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
Experience using a CAD software design package (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or ProE).
1+ years of total experience in designing and building mechanical structures, academic research on mechanical structures, or professional experience in designing and analyzing mechanical structures.
Preferred Skills And Experience
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, including daily interactions with engineers, technicians, suppliers, and leadership.
Experience working in a production facility with equipment and machinery.
Experience managing large CAD assembly models and drawings.
Experience with finite element analysis.
Experience designing and fabricating mass‑efficient welded structures.
Experience designing and testing mechanisms.
Strong understanding and application of GD&T.
Additional Requirements
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
Willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary.
Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs; 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.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, (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.
EEO Statement 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 or who require reasonable accommodation may contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
Locations & Salary
Brownsville, TX – Starship production facility (primary work site).
Houston, TX – $130,000.00–$140,000.00
Austin, TX – $90,000.00–$150,000.00
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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Mechanical Engineer, Machine Design (Starship)
role at
SpaceX .
3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.
SpaceX was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we do not. Today SpaceX is developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER, MACHINE DESIGN (STARSHIP)
As a member of the Starship Tooling 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, build, and activate custom machinery and infrastructure to enable the production and handling of Starship launch vehicles.
Develop the Starfactory of the future to enable rapid build, test, and operation of our transport architectures.
Collaborate with vehicle engineers to influence vehicle design and manufacturing processes to maximize production rate.
Use technical knowledge to execute on structural sizing, mechanism design, hardware fabrication, and activation testing to deliver results on projects.
Create detailed models and engineering prints in NX.
Perform engineering hand calculations and analysis to size structures and mechanisms.
Create manufacturing planning for scope performed by internal welding and toolmaking teams.
Support machine activation with controls engineering team and perform development testing with production engineering team.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
Experience using a CAD software design package (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or ProE).
1+ years of total experience in designing and building mechanical structures, academic research on mechanical structures, or professional experience in designing and analyzing mechanical structures.
Preferred Skills And Experience
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, including daily interactions with engineers, technicians, suppliers, and leadership.
Experience working in a production facility with equipment and machinery.
Experience managing large CAD assembly models and drawings.
Experience with finite element analysis.
Experience designing and fabricating mass‑efficient welded structures.
Experience designing and testing mechanisms.
Strong understanding and application of GD&T.
Additional Requirements
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
Willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary.
Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs; 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.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, (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.
EEO Statement 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 or who require reasonable accommodation may contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
Locations & Salary
Brownsville, TX – Starship production facility (primary work site).
Houston, TX – $130,000.00–$140,000.00
Austin, TX – $90,000.00–$150,000.00
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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