Mechanical Engineer (Starship)

About this role

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Starship project, responsible for designing and building essential flight hardware to enable human life on Mars. The position emphasizes hands-on work in a collaborative environment, requiring expertise in design for manufacturability and the ability to solve complex engineering challenges.

What you'll do

• Develop design concepts for vehicle structures based on flight loads
• Collaborate with various vehicle systems to design efficient structures
• Create detailed CAD models and implement structural designs
• Conduct analysis through finite element models to validate designs
• Perform structural testing on subassemblies and airframe sections
• Support hardware assembly and witness designs in production

What they're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 1+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong data analysis and decision-making abilities
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Experience with hands-on hardware building
• Ability to perform trade studies
• Demonstrated growth in responsibility
• Experience in engineering competitions

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Long-term incentives including company stock
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid parental leave and vacation
• Access to various discounts and perks