Manager, Mechanical Engineering (starship Avionics)

SpaceX

Starbase, TX, United States
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science
5+ years mechanical design experience
3+ years leadership with direct reports
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

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