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Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Crew Starship)
Design and develop critical spacecraft systems for the Crew Starship missions to the Moon and Mars.
Hawthorne, California, United States
Senior
$125,000 - 175,000 USD / year
3 weeks 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing next-generation structures, mechanisms, or interior systems for Crew Starship vehicles.
- This role involves full hardware ownership, from initial design requirements through to production and recovery phases.
- The engineer will perform hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) to optimize designs for safety and performance.
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is crucial to ensure hardware integration with Starship systems and mission operations.
- The position requires leading design reviews with internal teams and external partners, including NASA.
- The engineer will negotiate complex trade studies to balance cost, schedule, safety, and performance considerations.
- The role demands accountability for project delivery timelines, ensuring that all phases from design to launch are met efficiently.
- The candidate will exemplify technical excellence and be responsible for their work's quality and outcomes.
âš¡ Requirements
- A successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, demonstrating a solid educational foundation.
- The ideal individual will possess over 5 years of experience in mechanical design and analysis, showcasing their expertise in the field.
- Strong leadership experience on engineering or project teams is essential for guiding collaborative efforts.
- The candidate should have a proven ability to use data and analysis for making quick, informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in aerospace or aviation industries, particularly with structures, mechanisms, or interior design, will be highly beneficial.
- The individual must be adept at performing trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary for effectively presenting recommendations to various stakeholders.
- The ability to work extended hours and travel to remote sites is required, indicating a commitment to the role's demands.
Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Crew Starship)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$125,000 - 175,000 USD / year
Hardware
About SpaceX
A leading aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company known for its Falcon rockets and Dragon spacecraft.