SpaceX
Structural Engineer, Launch Infrastructure (Starship)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Structural Engineer to design and manage launch infrastructure for Starship at Cape Canaveral. You'll handle structural design calculations, permitting coordination, field construction management, and budget/schedule ownership across a multi-disciplinary team supporting the world's largest rocket.
What you'll do
- Develop structural drawings, design documentation, and engineering reports for aerospace and commercial projects
- Perform steel and reinforced concrete design calculations
- Coordinate permitting with local, state, and federal agencies for building compliance
- Manage structural quality control and contractor coordination during field construction
- Resolve design and construction conflicts in real-time on-site
- Own budget and schedule for assigned scope within multi-disciplinary engineering teams
What they're looking for
- Structural design (steel and reinforced concrete)
- AISC, ACI 318, ASCE 7, and IBC code knowledge
- AutoCAD, Revit, or similar CAD software
- Structural analysis software (SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, RISA-3D, Etabs)
- Permitting and building department processes
- Project management and cost estimation
- Multi-disciplinary coordination (mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical)
- Construction supervision and contractor management
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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 structural design of large-scale infrastructure projects and which codes/standards you've applied most frequently.
- Walk us through a complex construction conflict you resolved in the field—what was your approach and what was the outcome?