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
Develop design concepts from a clean sheet and size vehicle structures based on flight loads
Collaborate with peers from different vehicle systems to develop designs that: balance mass, cost, and capability
Create detailed designs to implement structural concepts and generate CAD: models in NX for components, assemblies, and vehicle integration
Build finite element models to assess your designs in detail and analyze your: structures to prove they meet the needs of the vehicle
Apply first-order hand calculations and empirical formulas to assess and iterate on your designs rapidly
Validate your designs by building development articles to test individual: joints and design elements for strength
What they're looking for
- Perform structural testing on subassemblies and full sections of the airframe
- Partner with build engineers and technicians to improve your designs
- Support the assembly of your hardware in the factory, witness your designs: being brought to life daily, and watch them take flight and make history
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
