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Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Crew Starship) - SpaceX
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SpaceX . SpaceX was founded to enable human life on Mars and to explore the stars. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on the Crew Starship team, you will design and build spacecraft systems critical to the success and safety of future astronauts. Disciplines include primary and secondary structures, mechanisms, and crew-interfacing hardware. This role requires full hardware ownership from initial design requirements and concepts through design, analysis, prototype, qualification, and integration. Responsibilities
Own the design and development of next generation structures, mechanisms, or interior systems for Crew Starship vehicles Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with Starship systems and supports necessary mission operations Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers (e.g., NASA) Negotiate complex trade studies to optimize for cost, schedule, safety, and performance Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and recovery Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline 5+ years of experience with mechanical design and analysis Preferred Skills And Experience
Leadership experience on an engineering or project team Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions Experience with structures, mechanisms, or interior design in aerospace or aviation industries Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals Experience with NX Solid understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems Technical knowledge of human spacecraft systems and operations Excellent communication skills and ability to present recommendations to engineers, stakeholders, management, and executives Experience in a nimble engineering organization or highly technical role with tight constraints Additional Requirements
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary Ability to travel to remote sites in Texas and Florida Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status. For accommodations or to view SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan, contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Crew Starship)
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SpaceX . SpaceX was founded to enable human life on Mars and to explore the stars. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on the Crew Starship team, you will design and build spacecraft systems critical to the success and safety of future astronauts. Disciplines include primary and secondary structures, mechanisms, and crew-interfacing hardware. This role requires full hardware ownership from initial design requirements and concepts through design, analysis, prototype, qualification, and integration. Responsibilities
Own the design and development of next generation structures, mechanisms, or interior systems for Crew Starship vehicles Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with Starship systems and supports necessary mission operations Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers (e.g., NASA) Negotiate complex trade studies to optimize for cost, schedule, safety, and performance Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and recovery Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline 5+ years of experience with mechanical design and analysis Preferred Skills And Experience
Leadership experience on an engineering or project team Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions Experience with structures, mechanisms, or interior design in aerospace or aviation industries Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals Experience with NX Solid understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems Technical knowledge of human spacecraft systems and operations Excellent communication skills and ability to present recommendations to engineers, stakeholders, management, and executives Experience in a nimble engineering organization or highly technical role with tight constraints Additional Requirements
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary Ability to travel to remote sites in Texas and Florida Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status. For accommodations or to view SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan, contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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