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Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

SpaceX· Starship Avionics Engineering
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Starbase, TXfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Senior mechanical engineer role focused on packaging, thermal/structural analysis, and producibility of Starship avionics hardware to withstand launch environments. Lead hardware delivery from inception through integration, with design reviews and collaboration with production.

Responsibilities

  • Design packaging solutions for electro-mechanical assemblies
  • Thermal, structural, and tolerance analysis for electro-mechanical assemblies using both hand calculations and finite element analysis
  • Participate in initial mechanical design, 3D modeling, creation of production drawings and maintenance of design data
  • Failure analysis of components as it relates to thermal, loads, vibration and shock
  • Interface with machine shops and production teams to ensure final designs can be produced in accordance with overall project goals
  • Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception, design, assembly, test, and integration
  • Lead design reviews internally and participate in reviews with suppliers and customers
  • Ensure structural designs are capable of both weight and rate targets using innovative design and manufacturing approaches

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of professional experience with mechanical or electromechanical design and analysis

Skills

Required:CADFEAThermal analysisStructural analysis
Nice to have:GD&TPCB interaction
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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