SR. MECHANICAL ENGINEER (STARSHIP AVIONICS)
The Starship Avionics team is responsible for designing a Starship avionics system that is optimized for high reliability at a low mass and cost.
Responsibilities:
* Design packaging solutions for electro-mechanical assemblies.
* Perform thermal, structural, and tolerance analysis for electro-mechanical assemblies using both hand calculations and finite element analysis.
* Participate in initial mechanical design, 3D modeling, creation of production drawings, and maintenance of design data.
* Analyze failures of components related to thermal, loads, vibration, and shock.
* Collaborate with machine shops and production teams to ensure final designs can be produced in accordance with overall project goals.
* Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception, design, assembly, test, and integration.
* Lead design reviews internally and participate in reviews with suppliers and customers.
* Evaluate structural designs to ensure they meet weight and rate targets using innovative design and manufacturing approaches.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
* 5+ years of experience with mechanical or electromechanical design and analysis.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
* Experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
* Proficient use of hand calculations, finite element analyses, and computer-aided designs.
* Exposure to high volume production designs with a focus on design for manufacturability.
* Exposure to designing for high vibration environments.
* Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes.
* Working knowledge of thermal and structural FEA studies.
* Experience with fatigue and thermal testing of electro-mechanical assemblies.
* Solid understanding and application of GD&T.
* Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout.
* Experience with structural and thermal analysis of rocket components.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications, without consideration of 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.