Mechanical Engineer (Starshield)Active$100K–$118K

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 hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through volume production: and on-orbit operations to support various customers’ needs

  • Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization

  • Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high-level systems trades: and steer overall product direction

  • Drive holistic DFM to create elegant designs with a focus on piece part and: process count reductions, error-proofing at every step of fabrication and integration, and consistent performance and production metrics

  • Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain through: final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality; work closely with partner teams to design and realize an efficient in-house production line

  • Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate: analysis and demonstrate compliance with design criteria

What they're looking for

  • Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, assembly, and launch
  • Own product outcomes at every stage of development and production
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
  • Experience with CAD or FEA software packages (can be in a professional,: academic, entrepreneurial, or hobby setting)
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