Mechanical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

SpaceX • Texas, Texas • 1w ago

Starbase, TX

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER (STARSHIP AVIONICS)

The Starship Avionics team is responsible for designing a Starship avionics system that is optimized for high reliability at a low mass and cost. Our charter is to develop highly producible mechanical designs and packaging solutions that protect our electronics from the harsh mechanical and thermal environments of launch vehicle operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design packaging solutions for electro-mechanical assemblies

Thermal, structural, and tolerance analysis for electro-mechanical assemblies using both hand calculations and finite element analysis

Participate in initial mechanical design, 3D modeling, creation of production drawings and maintenance of design data

Failure analysis of components as it relates to thermal, loads, vibration and shock

Interface with machine shops and production teams to ensure final designs can be produced in accordance with overall project goals

Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception, design, assembly, test, and integration

Lead design reviews internally and participate in reviews with suppliers and customers

Ensure structural designs are capable of both weight and rate targets using innovative design and manufacturing approaches

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

1+ years of experience with mechanical or electromechanical design and analysis (internships and student project experience qualify)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Experience with CAD and FEA software packages

Proficient and frequent use of hand calculations, finite element analyses (FEA), and computer-aided designs (CAD)

Exposure to high volume production designs with a focus on design for manufacturability

Exposure to designing for high vibration environments

Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes

Working knowledge of thermal and structural FEA studies

Experience with fatigue and thermal testing of electro-mechanical assemblies

Solid understanding and application of GD&T

Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\kb\article\page&sys\id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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