SpaceX is seeking a Manager of Mechanical Engineering for its Starship Avionics team at Starbase, TX. The ideal candidate will lead a mechanical engineering team, focusing on designing and optimizing avionics systems for spacecraft with an emphasis on cost, mass, and manufacturability
Job Summary
This role leads a team of mechanical engineers responsible for producing an avionics system that minimizes vehicle cost and mass while providing electrical sensing and control.
The position requires extreme ownership of avionics engineers to enable rapid progress in design, integration, test, and launch activities.
Candidates must be willing to work onsite in Starbase, TX, with extended hours and weekend work required to support critical project milestones.
Matching Summary
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SpaceX is seeking a Manager of Mechanical Engineering for its Starship Avionics team at Starbase, TX. The ideal candidate will lead a mechanical engineering team, focusing on designing and optimizing avionics systems for spacecraft with an emphasis on cost, mass, and manufacturability.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
5+ years mechanical design experience
3+ years leadership with direct reports
FEA and first principles analysis skills
Design for manufacturing expertise
Nice-to-have
Creative problem solver with risk assessment
Ability to work autonomously in fast pace
Strong multi-tasking and communication skills
Solid understanding of GD&T application
Proficient in CAD and hand calculations
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or math
5+ years professional mechanical design experience
3+ years experience as leader with direct reports
US citizenship or eligible work authorization status
Work Rights
Must have US citizenship, permanent residency, refugee, or asylee status