Mechanical Engineer (Starship Components Manufacturing)

• Design the factory and process to deliver state-of-the-art, high-quality flow control devices (valves, regulators) and mechanisms (flap/fin/gimbal motor actuators) for Starship and Super Heavy

• Question assembly/test requirements, delete parts and manufacturing processes, simplify/optimize production flow, accelerate production, and cut-in targeted automation. Implement linear production flow, visual indicators of bottlenecks/stock-outs, and product-specific build/test cells for low-intervention production

• Work closely with development and design engineers, internal machine shops, and external vendors to make parts that are designed for manufacturability

• Maintain robust but simple work instructions and track defects/part movement in a lightweight and scalable manner. Implement flight-like acceptance testing

• Support component level testing such as proof and leak, fluid flow, cryogenic and functional checkouts. Solve production yield investigations

• Target zero workmanship defects and minimize fleet containments. Increase factory scrutiny as the products mature in pursuit of commercial and crewed orbital missions

• Bachelor’s degree in physics or an engineering discipline

• 1+ years of mechanical design/hands-on manufacturing experience (internships and project teams qualify)

• Leadership or mentorship experience and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization (technicians, engineers, exec team)

• Experience in build/test development and on-time delivery of new components

• Experience working with fluid and electromechanical components such as valves, actuators, regulators, motors, gear trains, and sensors

• Knowledge of principles of fluid dynamics, mechanics, materials, thermodynamics, and electrical circuits

• Proficient in interpretation of fluid schematics, engineering drawings, circuit layouts, and parts lists

• Experience in software development in SQL, Python or C#

• Travel to vendors and other SpaceX sites as needed

• Available to work long hours and weekends as needed

• 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 ITAR here .

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