New Graduate Engineer, Launch & Test (Starship)

The role

You will work on the design, analysis, activation, and operation of the Starship tower, launch mount, fluid systems, and test stands. This role supports testing, launch, and recovery of the Starship rocket.

What you will do

• Support the design, analysis, and development of Starship launch mount, tower, and test infrastructure
• Perform structural, thermal, and fluids analysis to evaluate and optimize hardware designs
• Contribute to fluid systems that handle cryogens and high-pressure gases
• Collaborate with vehicle, software, and operations teams
• Participate in design reviews and translate requirements into manufacturable hardware
• Work hands-on with technicians to build, activate, and troubleshoot systems
• Assist with test planning, real-time operations support, and post-test data review
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, reduce turnaround time, and increase launch rate
• Drive rapid iteration by applying engineering fundamentals

Required qualifications

• Graduating with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD in 2026 or 2027
• Degree in an engineering discipline or physics
• 1+ years of mechanical or fluids design, analysis, or build experience via project team, research, internships, and/or professional experience
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
• Ability and willingness to relocate to Starbase, TX (Brownsville, TX area)
• Stand: Up to 3 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day

Nice to have

• Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Experience working at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position
• Excelled in ultra-competitive environments
• Experience building hardware or have a passion for contributing to a work product that operates in the real world
• Succeeded in multiple endeavors at once
• Demonstrated rapid growth
• Demonstrated resilience and the ability to overcome failure or extreme odds

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• May be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm capabilities, which may include a medical history review

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company is building infrastructure to make humanity multiplanetary.