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.

- 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

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

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

- 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

- Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes

- Experience with fatigue and thermal testing of electro-mechanical assemblies

- Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout

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