Mechanisms Engineer

2 weeks ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Join SpaceX as a Sr. Mechanisms Engineer

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Sr. Mechanisms Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing, analyzing, and validating mechanical systems for our Starship and Super Heavy vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive the design and development of mechanical systems across the vehicles
  • Collaborate 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 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 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 - $175,000 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.

As a SpaceX employee, you'll receive 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 U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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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