Mechanical Engineer (Starshield)

2 weeks, 3 days ago
Full-time
Junior
IoT and Embedded Systems
SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002

Description

  • Own hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through volume production and on-orbit operations.
  • Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization.
  • Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform systems trades and product direction.
  • Drive design for manufacturability to reduce part count, process count, and integration errors.
  • Establish an efficient product lifecycle from supply chain through final integration.
  • Work closely with partner teams to design and realize an efficient in-house production line.
  • Perform environmental and performance testing to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance with design criteria.
  • Own product delivery timelines through conception, design, assembly, and launch.
  • Own product outcomes at every stage of development and production.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline.
  • 1+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
  • Experience with CAD or FEA software packages in a professional, academic, entrepreneurial, or hobby setting.
  • Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline (preferred).
  • Ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance (preferred).
  • Knowledge and application of GD&T (preferred).
  • Experience owning hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting (preferred).
  • Understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems (preferred).
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to meet mission-critical deadlines.
  • Ability to travel to SpaceX, vendors, customers, and partner locations as necessary.
  • Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $100,000 - $117,500 for Level 1 and $115,000 - $140,000 for Level 2.
  • Eligible for long-term incentives, including company stock or long-term cash awards.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and discounted stock purchase through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with company policy.
  • 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, for employees with an active clearance once briefed into a classified program.

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