Mechanical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER (STARSHIP AVIONICS)

The Starship team supports the mission to revolutionize orbital flight and space travel, opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi-planetary species. Our team builds some of the most advanced electronics ever flown in space, at a cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry. Specifically, the Starship avionics team is responsible for designing a Starship avionics system that is optimized for high reliability at a low mass and cost.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design custom instrumentation for extreme thermal, dynamic and pressure environments

• Design integrated product solutions for fluid and electro-mechanical assemblies

• Participate in the manufacturing line, being hands on with processes including pressure testing, thermal testing, laser welding and more

• Perform thermal, structural, and tolerance analysis for mechanical assemblies using both hand calculations and finite element analysis

• Participate in initial mechanical design, 3D modeling, creation of production drawings and maintenance of design data

• Conduct failure analysis of components as it relates to thermal, loads, vibration and shock

• Interface with machine shops and production teams to ensure final designs can be produced in accordance with overall project goals

• Lead design reviews internally and participate in reviews with suppliers and partners

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or electrical engineering

• 1+ years of experience with mechanical or electromechanical design and analysis (internships and student project experience qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages

• Proficient and frequent use of hand calculations, finite element analyses (FEA), and computer-aided designs (CAD)

• Exposure to high volume production designs with a focus on design for manufacturability

• Exposure to designing for high vibration environments and high pressure environments

• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes

• Working knowledge of thermal and structural FEA studies

• Experience with fatigue and thermal testing of electro-mechanical assemblies

• Solid understanding and application of GD&T

• Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: Mech