Mechanical Engineer, Starship Launch Infrastructure (Gigabay)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER, STARSHIP LAUNCH INFRASTRUCTURE (GIGABAY)

Building on the rapid advancement of the Starship program, we are moving into a new phase of facility and infrastructure growth. As the Starship launch cadence ramps up, we need a high bay facility at the Cape to support new vehicle builds and reflight refurbishment across various sites. We are currently seeking mechanical engineers to serve as specialists supporting multiple different large-scale mechanisms, electromechanical & fluid power actuation systems supporting rapid development and build of Starships next generation vertical integration facilities. It is these facilities that will ultimately enable the path to the Moon, Mars and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own mechanical engineering work packages for the production site including design and development, with a heavy focus on elevators, overhead cranes, larger overhead doors, and other large mechanisms

• Design elements of multidisciplinary, multistory projects for new construction including all phases of project development, from conceptual feasibility studies, preliminary design through construction completion

• Perform standard and complex engineering analyses, designs and calculations using standard methodology and principles and other viable approaches

• Create mechanism design drawings, calculations, and design summary presentations

• Estimate material quantities, schedules, and costs for construction projects

• Write and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines

• Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control

• Manage multi-discipline design and construction projects, including coordination of typical systems found in high rise buildings (structural, MEP, etc)

• Interact with other engineers, contractors, fabricators, and various stakeholders

• Provide direct onsite field observations and resolve field conflicts in real time

• Direct all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to the original plans and specifications

• Maintain the construction schedule, identify and solve problems

• Maintain a positive relationship with the SpaceX end user, contractors, suppliers, and other Space X employees

• Engage with new vendors to shore up our pool of contractors that have the ability to execute high rise projects

• Prepare schedules and supervises completion of the final punch list

• Promote job site safety as a top priority, encourage safe work practices and rectify job site hazards immediately

• Ensure all company employees and contractors are adhering to the company safety policy

• Interact with tradesman, contractors, and building officials to coordinate and execute maintenance repair and installation of facilities support equipment

• Communicate updates to budgetary, drawings, and design requirements to management and engineering

• Work closely with vendors and design team to ensure solutions meet the requirements for tower design as well as the manufacturing processes

• Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline

• 1+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems (internship and project experience applies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of construction or manufacturing design experience

• 2+ years of professional experience in the field of aerospace/mechanical engineering

• Experience with fluid dynamics, finite element, or related computer-based modeling

• Experience with large construction (civil, naval, or mechanical)

• Experience leading operation-critical part mechanical design, including basic structures calculations and design considerations

• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software packages

• Experience with Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter CAD and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems

• Detailed knowledge of Siemens NC or similar CAD and PLM packages

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required

• Ability to work at elevated heights up to 500 feet

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand

• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain

• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

• Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required

• Flexibility to travel to other SpaceX sites (less than 25%)

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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