New Graduate Engineer, Civil/Structural (Starship)

The role

Civil and structural engineers design, analyze, and deliver steel and concrete structures, site development, utilities, and launch infrastructure for the Starship program. You will work on next-generation launch pads, production facilities, and site infrastructure.

What you will do

• Own the design and development of civil and structural systems for launch pads, production facilities, and site infrastructure
• Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports
• Perform civil and structural design and analysis calculations for structural steel and concrete
• Perform calculations for grading, drainage, stormwater control, and underground utilities
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate designs with Starship systems
• Provide direct onsite engineering inspections and field observations
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time
• Partner with engineering, construction, and production teams to generate improvements
• Own large business outcomes

Required qualifications

• Graduating with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD in 2027
• Degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 1+ years of civil or structural design, analysis, construction, or drafting 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
• Experience creating structural detail drawings in AutoCAD, Revit, NX, SolidWorks, or similar drafting programs
• Experience with SAP2000, STAAD Pro, RISA-3D, ETABS, or similar analysis software
• Knowledge of AISC steel manual, ACI code 318, ASCE 7, and IBC
• Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading, and other site development-related designs
• Understanding of other disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
• 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

Before you apply

• Applicant 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
• Candidate 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 Starbase team is designing, building, and activating civil and structural infrastructure for the Starship program.