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Principal Mechanical Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX· Launch Infrastructure - Starbase
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Starbase, TXFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Principal Mechanical Engineer to own and execute mechanical scope for Starbase infrastructure, spanning power generation, fluid and cooling systems, and structures/equipment. Lead design from concept to commissioning, set technical direction, collaborate across disciplines, and deliver field-ready hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Develop design concepts from a clean sheet and size infrastructure systems based on operational loads, site conditions, and facility operations
  • Collaborate with peers across disciplines to balance cost, schedule, reliability, and capability
  • Create detailed designs and generate CAD models for components, assemblies, and site integration
  • Build analysis models to assess designs and verify system needs
  • Apply first-order hand calculations and empirical formulas to iterate designs rapidly
  • Validate designs through development hardware, mockups, or first articles, and test critical joints, components, and design elements
  • Support testing and commissioning of subsystems and full installations
  • Partner with construction, build engineers, and technicians to improve designs
  • Support installation of hardware in the field and witness it being built and brought online

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 7+ years of experience with mechanical design and analysis

Skills

Required:Mechanical design and analysis
Nice to have:Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Design for testing/qualificationMaterials selection/manufacturing processesProgramming/scientific computingInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication & documentation
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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