The opportunity
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 of enabling human life on Mars.
What you'll do
Own the design, analysis, and manufacturing of next generation structures and: mechanisms for Starship vehicles needed for long duration and landing missions (examples include the solar deploy system, landing legs, and lunar elevator)
Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs
Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with: Starship systems and supports necessary mission operations
Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers (e.g., NASA)
Negotiate complex trade studies to optimize for cost, schedule, safety, and: performance, among other considerations
What they're looking for
- Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and recovery
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- + years of experience with mechanical design and analysis (internship and: extracurricular experience qualifies)
- + years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis