Mechanical Design Engineer (Starship Components)

SpaceX(8 days ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeJunior$95,000 - $130,000Engineering

About this role

SpaceX's Propulsion Components team develops flow and position control devices for the Starship/Super Heavy vehicle. The Mechanical Design Engineer (Starship Components) will design, develop, and characterize spacecraft components to perform in extreme temperatures and pressures while supporting vehicle architecture and flight readiness. The role collaborates closely with vehicle hardware, systems, and manufacturing teams to advance components from concept through production and launch.

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Required Skills

Mechanical Design
Flow Control
Valve Design
Mechanisms
Analysis
Testing
Risk Assessment
Root Cause
Manufacturing
Production

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Physics or Engineering
Master's Degree (Preferred)
ITAR Eligibility / U.S. Work Authorization

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.