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Mechanical Engineer, Tower and Launch Mount

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on other planets and is seeking mechanical/fluid engineers to support the Starship tower and launch mount at Starbase. The role covers full lifecycle hardware development — from system architecture and design through analysis, manufacturing, integration, activation, and operations — with a focus on large welded structures, mechanisms, actuation, and fluid systems to enable rapid, reusable launch operations.

Skills

  • Proficiency with CAD and FEA tools for mechanical design and analysis
  • Experience designing mechanical and fluid systems including hydraulics and cryogenic plumbing
  • Understanding and application of GD&T and manufacturing techniques
  • Ability to perform structural analysis and assess failure modes for complex weldments
  • Hands-on assembly, integration, and test experience with large-scale hardware
  • Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams (software, operations, vehicle engineering)

Responsibilities

  • Drive hardware development for tower and launch mount systems across architecture, design, analysis, manufacturing, activation, and operations
  • Design and own mechanisms, actuation systems, fluid systems, and large welded structures
  • Perform structural, dynamic, thermal, and fluids analyses to define requirements and optimize designs
  • Collaborate with software and operations engineers to develop fault-tolerant concepts of operations
  • Coordinate with vehicle engineers to ensure tower, mount, and vehicle integration and compatibility
  • Support hands-on assembly, integration, testing, and rapid iteration of hardware

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (required)
  • Master's degree in engineering or related technical discipline (preferred)

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Career growth and technical development in a mission-driven environment
  • Employee resources and workplace safety programs
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