SpaceX

Power Components Engineer, Mechanical (Starship)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-09-05

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the responsible engineer for the design and qualification of electromechanical components.
  • Conduct thermal, structural, dynamic, and tolerance analysis for assemblies.
  • Participate in mechanical design and creation of production drawings.
  • Perform failure analysis related to thermal, loads, vibration, and shock.
  • Interface with machine shops and production teams for design production.
  • Manage the hardware delivery timeline through design, assembly, test, and integration.
  • Participate in design reviews with suppliers and customers.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering, or related discipline.
  • Experience in mechanical/electromechanical hardware design and analysis.
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and hands-on experience in design.
  • Proficiency in hand calculations, finite element analyses (FEA), and CAD software.
  • Knowledge of power component design fundamentals (e.g., motors, inverters, batteries).
  • Experience with high volume production designs focusing on manufacturability.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
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