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Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Development

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Hardware Development to design, validate, and own flight-critical avionics and sensor packaging. The role requires end-to-end responsibility for mechanical enclosures and assemblies that must survive launch and space environments, working closely with electrical, test, and production teams to ensure reliability and manufacturability.

Skills

  • Mechanical design and analysis (flight or high-reliability systems)
  • CAD modeling and assembly management (Siemens NX or similar)
  • Stress, dynamic, and thermal simulation (e.g., ANSYS)
  • GD&T and tolerance analysis
  • Electronics packaging and integration for extreme environments
  • Design for manufacturability and material selection (DFX)
  • Root cause analysis and test validation
  • Technical documentation and drawing release

Responsibilities

  • Own mechanical design and packaging of avionics and sensor systems across development, test, and flight
  • Create 3D models, production 2D drawings, and tolerance analyses for assemblies and parts
  • Drive changes to improve reliability and manufacturability, applying DFX and GD&T principles
  • Design and execute benchtop and environmental validation tests; lead test setups and data collection
  • Perform root cause investigations, simulations, and analysis to characterize limits and mitigate risk
  • Collaborate with electrical systems, test, and manufacturing teams for integration and production support
  • Develop sensors and avionics packages for pressure, acceleration, flow, optical, and electrical components
  • Support post-flight analysis and continuous improvement of flight hardware

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (required)

Benefits

  • Base salary with level-based ranges and case-by-case determination
  • Potential long-term incentives: company stock, stock options, or cash awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave consistent with company policy
  • Various employee discounts and perks
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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