Sr. Structural Engineer, Structural Test (Starship)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical leadership","Collaboration"]

Architect and lead structural design and analysis for Starship test articles, building fast-to-build, cost-effective large steel and steel-reinforced concrete structures capable of applying flight-like loads. Partner with vehicle and test engineers to develop test structures, accounting for boundary conditions, load paths, and stiffness. Own fabrication planning and provide on-site support to ensure designs translate from concept through build and testing.

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Sr. Structural Engineer, Structural Test (Starship)

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Job Summary

Architect and lead structural design and analysis for Starship test articles, building fast-to-build, cost-effective large steel and steel-reinforced concrete structures capable of applying flight-like loads. Partner with vehicle and test engineers to develop test structures, accounting for boundary conditions, load paths, and stiffness. Own fabrication planning and provide on-site support to ensure designs translate from concept through build and testing.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, analyze, and architect structural systems for applying flight-like loads to Starship test articles.
  • •Develop test structures with vehicle and test engineers, considering boundary conditions, load paths, and stiffness.
  • •Perform detailed design and analysis on large composite steel and concrete structures.
  • •Plan fabrication and provide on-site fabrication support for your structures.
  • •Serve as an individual contributor and technical leader within the Starship Structural Test team.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
  • •5+ years of experience engineering composite steel and concrete structural systems for large-scale applications.
  • •Experience designing and analyzing structural systems used in large buildings, bridges, nuclear containment, test systems, or similar applications.
  • •Knowledge of structural design codes such as AISC, ACI 318, ASCE 7, and IBC.
  • •Ability to work safely at heights (up to 500 ft), in confined spaces, and perform the listed physical requirements.
Experience:5+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Technical leadershipCollaboration
Certifications:Licensed Structural Engineering (SE)Professional Engineering (PE)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ETABSSAP2000S-ConcreteANSYSFEMAPAISC Steel Construction ManualACI 318ASCE 7International Building Codes (IBC)

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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