Mechanical Engineer (Crew Starship)
Location
Texas, United States
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-06-01
Responsibilities
- Own the design and development of next generation structures, mechanisms, or interior systems for Crew Starship vehicles
- Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs
- Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with Starship systems
- Lead design reviews with suppliers and customers
- Negotiate complex trade studies to optimize cost, schedule, safety, and performance
- Be responsible for project delivery timeline from design through production, launch, and recovery
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience with mechanical design and analysis
- 3+ years of professional experience preferred
- Leadership experience on an engineering or project team
- Strong ability to use data and analysis for decision-making
- Experience with structures, mechanisms, or interior design in aerospace
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present recommendations succinctly
