SpaceX

New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical (Starshield)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-04-03

Responsibilities

  • Own hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through production and on-orbit operations.
  • Develop design criteria and collaborate on requirements.
  • Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis for system-level optimization.
  • Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) to enhance production efficiency.
  • Establish an efficient product lifecycle from supply chain to final integration.
  • Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware.
  • Manage product delivery timelines through all stages of development.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline.
  • Experience with CAD or FEA software packages.
  • Experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
  • Graduating with a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in 2026 or 2027.
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
  • Understanding of GD&T and structural analysis of mechanical systems.
  • Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
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