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
Expect a dynamic role doing what you’re best at. Our team is building high: performance flight hardware, a high-volume rocket engine production line, and a propulsion system that can rapidly and reliably power our rockets. Whatever your skill set, you’ll be aligned to the part of the program you’re most effectively able to contribute to.
Own the design and development of next generation rocket engines, test stands, and production lines.
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: all Raptor systems and supports necessary mission operations.
Own large business outcomes and experience a rate of personal and: professional growth that is unmatched literally anywhere else.
What they're looking for
- Get a front row seat to witness an impossible idea manifest in real life. The: next few years will be incredibly dynamic as we transition from the challenge of building hardware to actually flying reusable rockets to orbit.
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
- + years of mechanical and/or fluids engineering experience via project team,: research, internships, and/or professional experience.
- Graduating in the spring of 2026, summer of 2026 or Fall of 2026.