Mechanical Engineer (Components Build Engineer, Starship)

the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will introduce innovative products to the factory, evolve shop layout and capabilities, implement flight-like testing, solve nuanced root cause investigations, and exercise the algorithm to achieve SpaceX's highest-yet component build rate.

- 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

- 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

Pay range: Level 1: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year Level 2: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.