Lead Structural Engineer (MEP Design)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

4d•$135,000 - $215,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of SpaceX’s critical infrastructure team, the Lead Structural Engineer helps design, build, activate, and maintain advanced manufacturing facilities. The role leads a group of engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure supporting orbital launch capability. The position involves civil and structural engineering design and analysis, project and contract management, construction oversight, commissioning, and onsite engineering support. This is an onsite role in the Hawthorne, California area; relocation is required if the candidate is not already local.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or another engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of professional engineering experience focused on the design or build of structural infrastructure.
Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Ability to stand, crawl, stoop, and push or lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.
Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends occasionally when needed.
Must be local to the Hawthorne, California area or relocate; the position is not remote or hybrid.
Must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the AISC Steel Manual, ACI Code 318, ASCE 7, and International Building Code.
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software.
Experience with SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, RISA-3D, Etabs, or similar analysis software.
Knowledge of permitting processes for agencies such as building departments and environmental agencies.
Knowledge of other disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying.
Experience managing major construction projects, including estimating, cost control, scheduling, and contractor management.
Experience with conceptual layouts and high-level trade studies.
Experience with detailed engineering design and development.
Experience with requests for proposals or quotes and contract issuance.
Experience supervising construction through completion.
Experience managing punch lists and certificates of occupancy with building officials.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary engineers and third-party engineers of record throughout civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Perform civil and structural design and analysis calculations for structural steel and concrete.
Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, calculations, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial projects.
Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out.
Manage the civil and structural aspects of construction projects.
Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and clients.
Conduct direct onsite engineering inspections and field observations.
Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time.
Provide technical engineering support and information to ensure construction and maintenance comply with standards, codes, and specifications.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
Up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.