SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.SR. LAUNCH ENGINEER, MECHANICAL/FLUIDS (STARSHIP LAUNCH PAD)SpaceX is committed to developing revolutionary space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. As a mechanical and/or fluids engineer on the Starship launch pad, you will support the development of SpaceX's Starship Tower and Launch Mount, part of a fully reusable transportation system designed to launch both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond.Engineers in this role are responsible for hardware development from initial system architecting through the design, analysis, manufacturing, integration, activation, and operational phases. Mechanical engineers design welded structures, large-scale mechanisms, electromechanical & fluid power actuation systems, and fluid systems, including hydraulic and cryogenic. These systems are involved with stacking the first stage of Starship, supporting the first stage or the full stack in high winds, loading propellant prior to launch, releasing the vehicle at T-0, and protecting themselves from plume during flyout to be able to support another launch as fast as possible. The Starship program is focused on rapid iteration and improvement, which enables engineers to continuously innovate and advance technology throughout the life of the program. The overarching goal of the launch mount team is to get to a ZERO refurbishment state where the pad can launch one vehicle and immediately be ready to launch again.RESPONSIBILITIES:Drive hardware development for systems within the Starship tower and launch mount from basic architecture through design, analysis, scheduling, manufacturing, activation, and operational phasesOwn design and manufacturing of mechanisms, actuation systems, fluid systems, and large structuresPerform structural, dynamic, thermal, and fluids analysis as necessary to determine requirements and to optimize the design of these systemsWork closely with software and operation engineers to develop the concept of operations for launch mount systems with the goal of developing robust, fault tolerant systems and software that perform every time in the varying extreme conditions of a launch environmentCollaborate with engineers designing the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles to determine how the tower, launch mount, and vehicle can work together most effectivelyBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline5+ years of experience with mechanical or fluid systems design, analysis, and hands-on assembly (internship or project team experience qualify)Experience with CAD and FEA software packagesPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis2+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a leadSolid understanding and application of GD&T and manufacturing techniquesDemonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems and weldmentsSelf-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skillsADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Tower and launch mount hardware is typically built in tight quarters at high elevations, and physical dexterity is requiredITAR REQUIREMENTS:To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out toEEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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