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Mechanical Engineer (Starship Avionics)

SpaceX· Starship Electronics
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Hawthorne, CA$100k - $130kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Mechanical Engineer role on SpaceX Starship avionics team focused on designing a high-reliability, low-mass avionics system and supporting hardware for extreme environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design custom instrumentation for extreme thermal, dynamic and pressure environments
  • Design integrated product solutions for fluid and electro-mechanical assemblies
  • Participate in the manufacturing line, being hands on with processes including pressure testing, thermal testing, laser welding and more
  • Perform thermal, structural, and tolerance analysis for 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
  • Conduct 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
  • Lead design reviews internally and participate in reviews with suppliers and partners

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or electrical engineering
  • 1+ years of experience with mechanical or electromechanical design and analysis (internships and student project experience qualifies)

Skills

Required:CADFEAThermal and structural analysis
Nice to have:GD&TManufacturing for high-vibration and high-pressure environmentsPCB design collaboration

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, stock options or long-term cash awards
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Disability insurance, life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave as per company policy
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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