Mechanical Engineer (starship)

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States
Base: level i $100,000-$115,000; level ii $110,000...
On-site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
1+ years experience designing analyzing or building structures
Proficiency with nx cad software
The role involves designing and building flight hardware such as primary structures and propellant tanks for the Starship program

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and building flight hardware such as primary structures and propellant tanks for the Starship program.
  • Engineers are empowered to make real-time decisions and own end-to-end processes from concept to flight.
  • Compensation includes base salary ranging from $100,000 to $135,000 plus stock incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

The role involves designing and building flight hardware such as primary structures and propellant tanks for the Starship program.

Salary

Base: Level I $100,000-$115,000; Level II $110,000-$135,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Stock awards and discretionary bonuses available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 1+ years experience designing analyzing or building structures
  • Proficiency with NX CAD software
  • Finite element modeling and analysis skills
  • Structural testing and validation experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with sheet metal design and fabrication
  • First principles reasoning and rapid iteration
  • Hands-on factory assembly and production support
  • Engineering competition team participation
  • Ability to work in nimble scrappy environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 1+ years of engineering experience
  • U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status per ITAR

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

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