**Job Title:** Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Machine Design
**Job Overview**
We are seeking a highly skilled mechanical engineer to join our team. As a member of this elite team, you will work alongside other top engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate critical production assets required for the Starship launch vehicle.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, experience with CAD software design packages (e.g. Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or ProE), and 5+ years of professional experience designing and analyzing mechanical structures.
* Design, build, and activate custom machinery and infrastructure to enable the production and handling of Starship launch vehicles
* Develop the factory of the future to enable rapid build, test, and operation of transport architectures
* Collaborate with vehicle engineers to influence vehicle design and manufacturing processes to maximize production rate
* Use technical knowledge to execute on structural sizing, mechanism design, hardware fabrication, and activation testing to deliver results on projects
* Create detailed models and engineering prints in NX
* Perform engineering hand calculations and analysis to size structures and mechanisms
* Create manufacturing planning for scope performed by internal welding and toolmaking teams
* Support machine activation with controls engineering team and perform development testing with production engineering team
**Required Skills and Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Experience using a CAD software design package (e.g. Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or ProE)
5+ years of professional experience designing and analyzing mechanical structures
**Benefits**
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 should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com
**Additional Requirements**
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position