Mechanical Design Engineer (Starship Offshore) at SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, FL, United States
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER (STARSHIP OFFSHORE)
As SpaceX continues to expand the frontier of spacecraft and rocket reusability, our primary goals include the improvement of the operational efficiency of existing marine systems, as well as the design and development of new marine based systems to support future recovery efforts. To support these goals, SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of marine based launch and landing systems for the Starship program.
In this role, you will utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to rapidly design and build marine based landing and launch systems for the Starship program. Additionally, you will also support current recovery operations teams in a continuous effort to improve the performance capabilities of all existing and future SpaceX marine assets.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and develop marine based launch and landing systems for the Starship program.
Perform rigorous structural analysis (hand calculation, FEM) of components and systems
Use your well-rounded technical knowledge to display proficiency in basic structural sizing, mechanisms, and design while making development decisions based on cost and schedule considerations
Demonstrate complete end to end project ownership in support of successful testing and implementation of the hardware you design
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
2+ years of experience designing, analyzing, or building mechanical structures (involvement with an outside of the classroom project/club designing and building mechanical structures qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience using a high-end CAD software design package (e.g. NX, CATIA, or ProE)
Experience using FEM software to perform structural analysis (e.g. ANSYS, FEMAP)
Experience working at a rocket launch or production facility
Experience with various manufacturing techniques and machine tools (eg. welding, mill, lathe, waterjet, plasma)
Previous experience managing large CAD assembly models and drawings
Demonstrated expertise in the design of welded structures
Experience designing large scale mechanisms
Strong understanding and demonstrated application of GD&T
Experience designing mass efficient structures
Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Passion for hands on work when needed to enable project completion
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel for this position to shipyard in the domestic U.S. will be required - 2 weeks per month (including weekends) on average but could be more; flexibility required
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
Work schedule may vary depending on operational needs; flexibility is required
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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