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 internally and externally with suppliers and customers
- Negotiate complex trade studies to optimize for cost, schedule, safety, and performance
- Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and recovery
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience with mechanical design and analysis (internship experience qualifies)
- 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis preferred
- Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions
- Experience with structures, mechanisms, or interior design in aerospace or aviation industries
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
