BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in physics or an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of mechanical design/hands-on manufacturing experience (internships and project teams qualify)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for problem solving, and desire to optimize modern rocket production and launch processes
- 1+ years of experience designing and analyzing mechanical systems via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both
- Master's degree or 1+ years of professional experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- Experience designing, building, testing and troubleshooting mechanical systems
- Strong project management skills and effective communication of technical concepts across multi-disciplinary teams
- Hands-on experience with fluid, gas, or high voltage systems
- Leadership experience on a project or research team
- Experience using test instrumentation and control components (e.g. pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors, relays, solenoid valves, etc.)
- Knowledge of electro-mechanical devices, gear trains, actuators, motors, valves, regulators, or other fluid and position control devices
- Understanding of fundamental principals in fluid systems and solid mechanics
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Travel to vendors and other SpaceX sites as needed
- Able to work flexible hours and occasional weekend support as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Mechanical Design Engineer/Level 1: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Mechanical Design Engineer/Level 2: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be 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.