Mechanisms Engineer

3 weeks ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

Job Title: Sr. Mechanisms Engineer

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Mechanisms Engineer to join our team at SpaceX. As a key member of our Starship program, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and validating mechanical systems and actuators for our launch vehicles.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop mechanical systems across the vehicles
  • Partner with peer design owners 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

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience analyzing, designing, building, or testing mechanical systems

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Master's degree in an engineering discipline
  • Experience building hardware or have a passion for contributing to a work product that operates in the real world
  • Demonstrated rapid growth and ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Understanding of design considerations including design for rapid manufacturability, design of tests, weld joint and allowable development, corrosion resistance, and inspection techniques

Additional Requirements:

  • Able to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches
  • Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required
  • Able to work in extreme outdoor environments when needed - heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range: $130,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

ITAR Requirements:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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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