SpaceX

Structures Design Engineer (Starship)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-06-06

The Structures Design Engineer is responsible for designing and building flight hardware, including propellant tanks and primary structures, with a focus on manufacturability and hands-on involvement in the production process.

Responsibilities

  • Design metallic structures and propulsion fluid systems under accelerated timelines
  • Review specifications and engineering data to develop mechanical systems
  • Update designs and drawings through engineering change orders
  • Create detailed component and assembly drawings with GD&T understanding
  • Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and leadership in an integrated team
  • Manage large assembly models and drawings
  • Solve complex problems and achieve a unified design direction

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of mechanical design and drafting experience
  • Experience with 3D CAD software (NX, Solidworks, etc.)
  • Solid understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
  • Hands-on experience in designing hardware under defined timelines
  • Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and communication skills
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident due to ITAR requirements
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