Sr. Critical Lift & Transport Engineer (Starship)
Core
Lead planning, analysis, and execution of complex critical lifts and heavy-haul transports for hardware >100 tons (rocket stages, ground support equipment) ensuring zero-incident compliance with safety standards.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical/structural engineer (critical lift & transport)
Builds
Launch pad operations, ground support equipment, and transportation solutions for Starship and Super Heavy booster vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Heavy industrial lifting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical and structural hardware design, crane lifting and rigging operations, FEA and CAD modeling, risk and hazard analysis, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance (OSHA, ASME B30), equipment fleet management, root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
aerospace/energy/defense heavy lift experience, high-pressure industrial environment operations, advanced engineering analysis software (ANSYS, FEMAP), specialized equipment expertise (crawler cranes, SPMTs, gantries), Professional Engineer (PE) license
Technologies
SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, ANSYS, FEMAP
Responsibilities
Develop advanced lift plans and rigging designs; coordinate cross-functional teams to assess hardware mass properties and structural capability; specify and oversee deployment of specialized equipment fleets; supervise on-site execution and conduct pre-lift dry runs; conduct risk assessments and fatigue/stress analyses; negotiate contracts with external partners; author engineering standards and maintain documentation for regulatory audits
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC