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.
The company actively develops technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
Structures Design Engineer (Starship)
This role involves designing and building flight hardware, such as propellant tanks, integration interfaces, primary structures, and structural subassemblies.
You will be empowered to make real-time decisions, solve complex problems, and own end-to-end processes.
Responsibilities:
* Design metallic structures and propulsion fluid systems under accelerated timelines
* Review specifications and engineering data to develop mechanical systems
* Update designs and drawings through engineering change orders to support SpaceX's rapid pace of design iteration
* Create detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
* 1+ years of mechanical design and drafting experience, including internships or personal projects
* Experience with 3D CAD software (NX, Solidworks, etc)
Preferred Skills and Experience:
* Solid understanding and application of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
* Hands-on experience working in teams designing hardware in a highly constrained system under defined timelines
* Familiarity with sheet metal design, welded structures, and fluid systems
* Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings
* Ability to work and communicate well in an integrated team, including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and leadership
* Creative problem solver who can bring multiple disciplines together to achieve buy-in for a unified design direction
* Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication, and documentation skills
Additional Requirements:
* Must be available to work long hours and weekends as needed
* Willing to travel to various SpaceX sites (up to 25%)