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

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