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Mechanical Engineer, Site Fabrication
Design and validate launch site components to withstand extreme conditions during rocket launches.
Vandenberg, California, United States
Mid-Level
$95,000 - 130,000 USD / year
1 month ago
SpaceX
A leading aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company known for its Falcon rockets and Dragon spacecraft.
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✨ About The Role
- The mechanical engineer will take full ownership of primary and secondary structures, mechanisms, and fluid systems for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch sites.
- Responsibilities include using hand calculations, finite element analyses (FEA), and computer-aided designs (CAD) to ensure hardware meets requirements.
- The role involves leading design reviews and hardware qualifications while serving as a technical interface with suppliers and customers.
- The engineer will manage the hardware delivery timeline and ensure success through all phases from inception to re-use.
- The position may require working longer hours and weekends to support critical needs, as well as willingness to travel for hardware tests and launches.
âš¡ Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required for this position.
- Candidates should have experience with CAD or FEA software packages, which can be gained through professional, academic, or hobby settings.
- Hands-on hardware experience in fabrication, assembly, and/or testing is essential for success in this role.
- Strong analytical skills and a fundamental physics approach to problem-solving are crucial.
- The ideal candidate thrives in a creative and collaborative environment, demonstrating strong technical and interpersonal skills.
Mechanical Engineer, Site Fabrication
Vandenberg, California, United States
$95,000 - 130,000 USD / year
Hardware
About SpaceX
A leading aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company known for its Falcon rockets and Dragon spacecraft.