Sr. Structural Engineer, Structural Test (starship)
SpaceX
Starbase, TX, United States
On-site
Design and analysis of large steel structures
Fabrication planning and support
Apply flight-like loads to test articles
The Starship Structural Test team is responsible for testing the limit of Starship’s primary structure
Job Summary
The Starship Structural Test team is responsible for testing the limit of Starship’s primary structure.
You will architect, perform detailed design and analysis on, and build structures to apply flight-like loads to Starship test articles.
Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description.
Matching Summary
The Starship Structural Test team is responsible for testing the limit of Starship’s primary structure.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
design and analysis of large steel structures
fabrication planning and support
apply flight-like loads to test articles
nonlinear structural analysis experience
working at heights and in confined spaces
Nice-to-have
technical leadership on large projects
unique, fast-to-build structures
cost-effective structural solutions
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in structural systems
Licensed Structural Engineering (SE) or Professional Engineering (PE)
U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
Work Rights
Must be US citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee