Design Criteria Engineer (Starship)

About this role

SpaceX is seeking a Design Criteria Engineer for the Starship project, responsible for ensuring hardware and operations meet mission requirements through collaboration across various technical teams. This role involves facilitating design improvements and driving the development of effective design criteria in a dynamic engineering environment.

What you'll do

• Improve vehicle design by collaborating with hardware teams.
• Review and approve hardware designs during design reviews.
• Develop tools and methods for well-disseminated design criteria.
• Ensure cohesive design evolution across technical teams.
• Conduct rapid design, analysis, and testing cycles as needed.
• Derive hardware capabilities for operational adaptability.

What they're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Mechanical design and analysis experience
• Experience with aerospace structures
• Knowledge of fatigue and thermal testing
• Proficient with manufacturing techniques
• Experience with solid modeling and FEA software
• Data analysis and scripting skills
• Ability to work long hours as needed

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth
• Dynamic work environment
• Involvement in cutting-edge aerospace projects
• Collaborative team culture
• Potential for overtime pay