Structural Engineer, Launch Pad

4 days ago

Brownsville, Texas, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Title: Structural Engineer, Launch Pad

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Structural Engineer, Launch Pad, you'll play a critical role in designing and building the infrastructure that will enable our Starship to reach orbit.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the project team in the design, construction, and commissioning of the launch pad and ancillary infrastructure.
  • Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects.
  • Perform civil and structural design and analysis calculations for structural steel and concrete.
  • Manage the civil and structural aspects of construction projects.
  • Provide direct onsite engineering inspections and field observations.
  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or other engineering discipline.
  • 1+ years of professional experience in civil or structural design, analysis, construction, and drafting.
  • Demonstrated experience fostering an environment of extremely high personal accountability and responsibility.
  • Understanding of other disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying.
  • Experience creating structural detail drawings in AutoCAD, Revit, NX, Solidworks or similar drafting programs.
  • Experience with SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, RISA-3D, ETABS, or similar analysis software.
  • Knowledge of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) steel manual, American Concrete Institute (ACI) code 318, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7, and International Building Codes (IBC).
  • Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) or Structural Engineering (SE) license.
Additional Requirements:
  • This position is based in Starbase, Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island Area), and requires being onsite - remote work not considered.
  • Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights.
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Ability to focus while working in hazardous conditions and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive access to 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.

You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

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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