Mechanical Engineer (Starship)

About this role

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their Starbase team, focusing on designing and building flight hardware for their Starship program. The role emphasizes hands-on work, problem-solving, and collaboration to make advances in human space exploration.

What you'll do

• Develop design concepts and size vehicle structures
• Collaborate with peers on mass, cost, and capability designs
• Create detailed designs and generate CAD models in NX
• Build and analyze finite element models for structural assessment
• Validate designs through testing of development articles
• Support hardware assembly and witness designs in action

What they're looking for

• Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 1+ years of engineering experience
• Proficient in CAD modeling
• Strong data-driven decision-making skills
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Experience in hardware development
• Ability to perform trade studies
• Resilience in overcoming challenges