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
Lead mechanical design for air separation plants, liquefaction systems, and: gas turbine power generation plants
Design and analyze mechanical systems for launch pads, recovery, and production tooling
Demonstrate complete end to end project ownership, coordinate the build,: testing and activation of the hardware you design
Work closely with launch operations teams and their leadership to ensure the: products we deliver meet form, function, and aesthetic expectations
Use your well-rounded technical knowledge to display proficiency in basic: structural sizing, mechanisms, and design while making development decisions based on cost and schedule considerations
Present cost and schedule trade proposals to leadership
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- + years of professional experience using NX, CATIA, Creo, or Solidworks: design software package or ANSYS, ABAQUS, or FEMAP software (internship and project experience applies)
- + years of experience in a professional setting designing, analyzing, or building mechanical structures
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering
