Mechanical EngineerActive

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 a project team of engineers, consultants, and contractors throughout the: engineering, procurement, and construction process

  • Manage the design, development, and issuance of drawings, documentation, and: reports for aerospace, large commercial, or industrial-type facility and infrastructure projects

  • Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors: across multiple disciplines from conceptual design through closeout and activation

  • Lead and/or contribute to the design of HVAC systems for various facilities:: office, large warehouse, rocket, and customer payload

  • Use fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer knowledge as required: to design tubing and piping systems

  • Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation,: and performance of equipment, components, and systems

What they're looking for

  • Recommend designs/modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
  • Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess: feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications, and necessity of modification
  • Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction: projects, and prepare contract documents
  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time with multiple parties