New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical
Core
Mechanical engineer supporting test operations and ground support equipment design for rocket engines and spacecraft at SpaceX's test facility.
Role type
New Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Test Operations & GSE)
Builds
Test stands, fluid and mechanical systems, and ground support equipment for Raptor, Starship, Falcon, and Dragon programs.
Domain
Aerospace propulsion and rocket testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fluid systems design, mechanical systems design, test plan creation, data analysis, troubleshooting DAQ systems, CAD design, fabrication techniques, high-pressure/cryogenic fluid handling, FEA/CFD modeling
Preferred skills
ASME piping design, Siemens NX proficiency, welding/machining skills, complex structural analysis
Technologies
National Instruments DAQ systems, Siemens NX, FEA, CFD
Responsibilities
Develop and execute engine/component tests, design and build test stands and GSE, operate and troubleshoot fluid/mechanical systems, automate test operations, collaborate with design engineers on hardware improvements
Seniority
New Graduate, hands-on IC