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DRAGON 2 MECHANICAL ENGINEER (INTERIOR STRUCTURES)

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Drive the design and development of interior structures for our current and next-generation launch vehicles.
• Perform due diligence on designs including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD in a fast-paced environment.
• Run design reviews internally and participate in reviews with suppliers and customers.
• Own the prototype delivery timeline from early design through launch and recovery.
• You will be expected to exemplify technical excellence while being accountable for your own work.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
• 2+ years experience owning the design and development of structural components in a manufacturing environment.

 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with NX or other major CAD packages.
• Hands-on project experience, preferably as a team or sub-team lead.
• Experience designing interior parts and components on board a high-performance vehicle.
• Proactive problem-solving skills such as failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with an emphasis on interpersonal and organizational skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work long hours and weekends as needed.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

 

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.