Sr. Structural Engineer, Structural Test (Starship)

SpaceX(27 days ago)

Starbase, TXOnsiteFull TimeSenior$130,902 - $176,431 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

A Senior Structural Engineer on the Starship Structural Test team supports validation of Starship primary structures by enabling large-scale structural testing. The role contributes to SpaceX’s goal of enabling human life on Mars by ensuring test infrastructure produces flight-representative load data. The position operates in a fast-paced, field-oriented environment requiring coordination with vehicle and test engineering teams.

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Required Skills

Structural Design
Structural Analysis
Nonlinear Analysis
Steel Design
Concrete Design
Fabrication Planning
Onsite Fabrication
Load Testing
Boundary Conditions
Stiffness Analysis

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Advanced Degree in Engineering (Preferred)
SE or PE License

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.