SpaceX

1 month ago

Mechanisms Engineer (Starship)

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Job Summary

Design, analyze, and validate mechanical systems and actuators for SpaceX’s Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. Collaborate with avionics, power, and structures to deliver integrated mechanical systems optimized for packaging, build, and operations. Lead design reviews, manage on-site integration teams, and diagnose/drive mechanisms during ground tests and flight; requires CAD proficiency and willingness to work extended hours in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Drive design and development of mechanical systems across the vehicles
•Partner with peer design owners such as avionics, power systems, and structures to deliver integrated systems optimized for packaging, build, and operations
•Conduct design reviews with stakeholders and customers
•Manage on-site integration teams and implement integration feedback into the design
•Diagnose and operate vehicle mechanisms during ground testing and flight

Key Requirements

•Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
•1+ years of experience analyzing, designing, building or testing mechanical systems (competition team or internship experience qualifies)
•Experience using a high-end CAD software design package (e.g. NX, CATIA, Solidworks, etc.)
•Experience designing and validating large metallic structures and/or mechanisms
•Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required

Experience:1+ yearsAerospace

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:Problem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationAttention to detailAdaptability

Languages:English

Tech Stack:NXCATIASolidWorksCAD

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

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn

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SpaceX

1 month ago

Mechanisms Engineer (Starship)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 2 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Drive design and development of mechanical systems across the vehicles
•Partner with peer design owners such as avionics, power systems, and structures to deliver integrated systems optimized for packaging, build, and operations
•Conduct design reviews with stakeholders and customers
•Manage on-site integration teams and implement integration feedback into the design
•Diagnose and operate vehicle mechanisms during ground testing and flight

Key Requirements

•Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
•1+ years of experience analyzing, designing, building or testing mechanical systems (competition team or internship experience qualifies)
•Experience using a high-end CAD software design package (e.g. NX, CATIA, Solidworks, etc.)
•Experience designing and validating large metallic structures and/or mechanisms
•Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required

Experience:1+ yearsAerospace

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:Problem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationAttention to detailAdaptability

Languages:English

Tech Stack:NXCATIASolidWorksCAD

Company Brief

SpaceX

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

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn