Mechanical Design Engineer

1 week ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

Design the Future of Space Travel

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing the structures, fluid systems, and components that will take us to the moon, Mars, and beyond.

Responsibilities:

  • Own the design of primary and secondary structures, mechanisms, and fluid systems for our Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles.
  • Use hand calculations, finite element analyses (FEA), and computer-aided designs (CAD) to ensure all hardware meets or exceeds internal and customer requirements.
  • Lead design reviews and hardware qualifications.
  • Serve as technical interface with suppliers and customers.
  • Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception, design, assembly, launch, and re-use.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
  • Experience with CAD or FEA software packages.
  • Hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly, and/or testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in an engineering discipline.
  • Experience with NX/Teamcenter designing parts and assemblies.
  • Experience with at least one commercial FEA or multiphysics simulation package.
  • Demonstrated ability to own hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team.
  • Analytical/scientific programming experience.

Additional Requirements:

  • Able to work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs.
  • Willingness to travel in support of hardware test and launch.

Compensation and Benefits:

At SpaceX, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.



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