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
Analyze, design, and build systems that support critical rocket launches and testing
Cradle-to-grave project ownership through hosting design reviews, project: decision justification, equipment procurement, and coordination and assistance of the construction of your ideas
Apply interdisciplinary engineering skills in fields of system-level process: design and initial sizing, detailed pressurized fluid and thermal analysis, structural engineering, materials and component selection and cost/schedule optimization
Work directly with technicians and support groups to build your designs, and: fix real-world problems on the fly
Maintain a tight feedback loop with operation and construction teams to: rapidly alter plans as necessary to meet tight deadlines
Activate Commission and troubleshoot equipment to achieve design objectives: and iterate system maintenance strategies to reduce future downtime
What they're looking for
- Apply a hands-on approach to tackling daily field projects necessary to keep the company launching rockets
- Provide innovative solutions to problems under minimal supervision or direction
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace: engineering, or other engineering discipline
- + years of hands-on build or design experience
