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Structural Engineer, Launch Infrastructure (Starship)

SpaceX· Starship Launch Infrastructure - Cape
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Cape Canaveral, FLFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Structural Engineer role within SpaceX’s Starship Launch Engineering team, focused on designing, building, and activating infrastructure to enable orbital launch capability. Based in Cape Canaveral, FL.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type structural engineering projects
  • Perform all calculations necessary for steel and reinforced concrete design
  • Drive coordination and design necessary to obtain local, state, and federal permits as it relates to building permits
  • Manage the structural aspects of construction projects in the field; including quality control, conflict resolution, and coordination of a multi-discipline contractor team
  • Interact with contractors, fabricators, owners, and internal clients to develop project requirements, schedule, and cost estimates prior to project implementation
  • Own budget and schedule for a scope of work within a multi-disciplinary team, including all facets of engineering, permitting, procurement and construction
  • Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in structural engineering, civil engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience as an engineer with a focus in design or build of structural infrastructure

Skills

Required:Structural design calculationsPermitting and regulatory coordinationConstruction project management
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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