SpaceX

Launch Engineer, Mechanical/Fluids (Starship Launch Pad)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2024-09-04

The role is for a Launch Engineer in the Mechanical/Fluids department at SpaceX, focusing on the Starship launch pad for enabling human life on Mars.

Responsibilities

  • Drive hardware development for systems within the Starship tower and launch mount
  • Own design and manufacturing of mechanisms, actuation systems, fluid systems, and large structures
  • Perform structural, dynamic, thermal, and fluids analysis
  • Work closely with software and operation engineers
  • Collaborate with engineers designing the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
  • Solid understanding of GD&T and manufacturing techniques
  • Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems and weldments
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
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