SpaceX
Mechanical Design Engineer (Falcon)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop critical structures, mechanisms, and fluid systems for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles. You will own hardware through its complete lifecycle—from design and analysis to launch and reuse—while collaborating with senior leadership on mission-critical systems.
What you'll do
- Design and own primary/secondary structures, mechanisms, and fluid systems for Falcon launch vehicles
- Perform hand calculations, FEA, and CAD modeling to ensure hardware meets requirements
- Lead design reviews and hardware qualification testing
- Interface with suppliers and customers as technical point of contact
- Manage hardware delivery timelines from conception through launch and operational reuse
What they're looking for
- CAD software (NX/Teamcenter preferred)
- Finite Element Analysis (NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, or similar)
- Hand calculations and fundamental physics problem-solving
- Hardware fabrication, assembly, and testing
- Multiphysics simulation and CFD
- Scientific programming (Python, Matlab, Excel)
- Technical communication and design review leadership
- Project management and timeline ownership
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Long-term stock incentives and ESPP
- 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave and disability insurance
- Employee discounts and perks
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe a complex structural or mechanical system you designed end-to-end—what analysis tools did you use and how did you validate performance?
- Walk us through your experience with FEA: which packages have you used, what types of problems did you solve, and how did you correlate predictions with test data?