Structures Design Engineer

SpaceX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The structures design engineer designs and builds hardware to support the Starship Structural Test team. This role includes creating test fixtures, large structural weldments, mechanical interfaces, and fluid systems for system-level static and dynamic structural testing. You will make fast decisions, solve tough problems in the moment, and own projects from start to finish. The job requires you to build deep knowledge in design for manufacturability and test, especially for fluid and hydraulic systems, welded structures, subassembly design, and fabrication. If you want to own hardware, get away from your desk, and work directly with the Starship Structural Test team and skilled technicians, this may be the right role for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of mechanical design and drafting experience (including internships or personal projects)
• Experience with 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software (NX, SolidWorks, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Solid understanding and use of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
• Hands-on experience in school clubs or project teams where you designed hardware in tight systems under clear deadlines
• Familiarity with sheet metal design, welded structures, and fluid systems
• Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings
• Strong ability to communicate and work well in a team with daily contact with technicians, engineers, and leaders
• Creative problem solver who brings different teams together to gain support for one clear design direction
• Self-motivated with strong multitasking, organization, communication, and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Design metallic structures and ground cryogenic, gas, and hydraulic systems on fast timelines
• Review specifications and other engineering data to create mechanical systems
• Update designs and drawings through engineering change orders to keep up with SpaceX's rapid design changes
• Create detailed component and assembly drawings with a strong grasp of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-ups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees