Mechanisms Engineer (Starship)

The role

You will design, analyze, and validate mechanical systems and actuators for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. This includes propellant delivery, control surface actuation, and Raptor thrust vector control.

What you will do

• Drive design and development of mechanical systems across the vehicles
• Partner with peer design owners to deliver integrated systems
• Conduct design reviews with stakeholders and customers
• Manage on-site integration teams and implement integration feedback into the design
• Diagnose and operate vehicle mechanisms during ground testing and flight

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience analyzing, designing, building or testing mechanical systems
• Able to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches
• Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Able to work in extreme outdoor environments including heat, cold, wind, and rain
• Able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Working conditions may be in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand
• Able to lift heavy objects up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and at elevated heights up to 300 feet with proper PPE

Nice to have

• Experience building hardware or have a passion for contributing to a work product that operates in the real world
• Demonstrated rapid growth
• Experience using a high-end CAD software design package (e.g. NX, CATIA, Solidworks, etc.)
• Experience designing and validating large metallic structures and or mechanisms
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Understanding of design considerations including design for rapid manufacturability, design of tests, weld joint and allowable development, corrosion resistance, and inspection techniques
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with engineers, technicians, and leaders

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting than one where we are not.