MECHANICAL ENGINEER (LAUNCH HARDWARE ENGINEERING)
As a member of the Launch Hardware team you will work with a group of engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, activate the production tools, launch pads, and recovery systems for Starship, Falcon, and Dragon.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and analyze mechanical systems for launch pads, recovery, and production tooling
- Demonstrate complete end to end project ownership, coordinate the build, testing and activation of the hardware you design
- Work closely with launch operations teams and their leadership to ensure the products we deliver meet form, function, and aesthetic expectations
- 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
- Present cost and schedule trade proposals to leadership
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of professional experience using NX, CATIA, Creo, or Solidworks design software package or 1+ years of experience using ANSYS, ABAQUS, or FEMAP software
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 1+ years of experience in a professional setting designing, analyzing, or building mechanical structures
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering
- Project management experience in the aerospace, industrial, or power generation industry
- Strong understanding and demonstrated application of GD&T
- Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
- Passion for hands-on work when needed to enable project completion
- Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, parts lists, and specification
- Proactive, self-starter attitude and ability to lead projects throughout their entirety
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
- Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs, and 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
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Mechanical Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Mechanical Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: 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 & 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.
