SpaceX
Mechanical Engineer, Cabin Structures (Crew Starship)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop critical cabin structures, mechanisms, and interior systems for Crew Starship vehicles supporting lunar and Mars missions. You will own hardware from concept through qualification, performing analysis, rapid iteration, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and customers like NASA.
What you'll do
- Design and develop next-generation structures, mechanisms, and interior systems for Crew Starship
- Perform hand calculations and finite element analysis to develop and optimize designs
- Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and conduct development testing
- Collaborate across disciplines to integrate hardware with Starship systems and mission operations
- Lead design reviews with internal teams, suppliers, and external customers
- Own project delivery from early design through production, launch, and recovery
What they're looking for
- Mechanical design and analysis
- Finite element analysis (FEA)
- NX CAD software
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Structural analysis and failure modes assessment
- Trade study methodology and first-principles engineering
- Data-driven decision making
- Technical communication and presentation skills
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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 your experience with full hardware ownership from concept through qualification and how you managed trade-offs between cost, schedule, safety, and performance.
- Walk us through a complex structural analysis or FEA project you led—what were the key failure modes you identified and how did you address them?