SpaceX
Structures Design Engineer (Starship)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Structures Design Engineer to design and develop flight hardware for Starship, including propellant tanks, primary structures, and subassemblies. The role emphasizes hands-on involvement, rapid iteration, and close collaboration with production teams at Starbase, TX.
What you'll do
- Design metallic structures and propulsion fluid systems under accelerated development timelines
- Review engineering specifications and data to develop mechanical systems
- Update designs and drawings through engineering change orders to support rapid iteration cycles
- Create detailed component and assembly drawings with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Collaborate with technicians and engineers on hardware integration and manufacturability
- Develop expertise in sheet metal design, welded structures, and design for manufacturability
What they're looking for
- 3D CAD software (NX, Solidworks, or equivalent)
- GD&T and tolerance stack-up application
- Mechanical design and technical drafting
- Sheet metal and welded structure design
- Fluid systems understanding
- Large assembly model and drawing management
- Cross-functional team communication
- Problem-solving and creative design thinking
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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
- Walk us through a complex mechanical design project you led—how did you approach tolerance stack-ups and manufacturability?
- Describe your experience with 3D CAD software and how you've managed large assembly models in a fast-paced environment.