Mechanical Engineer (Dragon)

A Dragon Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the continued development of critical components and the overall structural design of the most advanced human-rated spacecraft in the world. This capsule currently delivers cargo and crew safely to and from International Space Station, but further iterations and new designs will likely be necessary to extend humankind's reach to the moon, Mars, and beyond.

- Own the design and development of mechanical spacecraft systems

- Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD in a rapidly changing environment

- Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers

- Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and recovery

- Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics

- 1+ years experience with CAD and FEA software packages (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable)

- 1+ years of hands on experience driving the design and development of mechanical components or systems (internship and project team experience is applicable)

- Experience designing components on a high-performance vehicle

- Exceptional written and verbal communication with an emphasis on interpersonal and organizational skills

- Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data driven decisions

- Willingness and desire to exemplify extreme ownership of flight critical spacecraft systems

- Proactive problem-solving skills such as failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation

- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

- Ability to travel to remote sites in Texas, Florida, and Central California as needed

- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

Pay range: Mechanical Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $117,500.00/per year Mechanical Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00/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.