Mechanical Design Engineer (Starship Components)

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work on the development of advanced spacecraft and launch vehicle components, focusing on flow and position control devices for the Starship/Super Heavy Vehicle. The role involves design, development, and characterization of components for extreme environments.

• Develop manufacturable flow control devices and mechanisms for Starship and Super Heavy systems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, production, testing, and supply chain to enhance component build rates.
• Create and maintain detailed drawings, specifications, and risk assessments.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for failures.
• Set standards for rigorous component design and qualification testing.
• Aim for zero in-flight anomalies and minimize production delays.
• Act as chief engineer, collaborating on system-level architecture and component capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in physics or an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of mechanical design/hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Experience designing and analyzing mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of fluid systems and solid mechanics.
• Leadership experience on projects or research teams.
• Familiarity with test instrumentation and control components.