Lead Mechanical Engineer (starship Avionics)

SpaceX

Starbase, Texas, United States
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Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
3+ years designing mechanical components
Proficiency in fea and hand calculations
** SpaceX is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for their Starship Avionics team at Starbase, Texas. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the design and integration of avionics systems while ensuring rapid development and manufacturability. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads a team of mechanical engineers within the larger avionics team to develop highly producible mechanical designs for Starship vehicles.
  • The position requires extreme ownership of avionics engineers to enable rapid progress in design, integration, test, and launch activities.
  • Candidates must be able to work extended hours and weekends to support critical project and mission milestones at the Starbase facility.

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** SpaceX is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for their Starship Avionics team at Starbase, Texas. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the design and integration of avionics systems while ensuring rapid development and manufacturability. **

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
  • 3+ years designing mechanical components
  • Proficiency in FEA and hand calculations
  • Strong GD&T knowledge and application
  • Experience with CAD software tools
  • Ability to work onsite in Starbase TX

Nice-to-have

  • 1+ years leading engineering teams
  • Creative problem solving under uncertainty
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
  • Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
  • Experience with design for manufacturing
  • Self-motivated with high accountability

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3+ years professional mechanical design experience
  • US citizenship or eligible immigration status (ITAR)

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship, Green Card, Refugee, or Asylee status

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