Mechanical Engineer, Tower/Launch and Test
Core
Design, analyze, and manufacture large-scale mechanical structures, fluid systems, and actuation mechanisms for the Starship launch tower, launch mount, and test stands to support rapid reusability and zero-refurbishment launch cycles.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (launch infrastructure)
Builds
Starship Tower, Launch Mount, and Test Stands
Domain
Aerospace / Reusable Launch Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CAD, FEA, mechanical design, fluid systems design, structural analysis, dynamic analysis, thermal analysis, GD&T, manufacturing techniques, weldment analysis, failure mode analysis
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, complex mechanical systems lead experience, hands-on assembly experience
Technologies
CAD software, FEA software
Responsibilities
Drive hardware development from architecture through operational phases; own design and manufacturing of mechanisms and fluid systems; perform structural, dynamic, thermal, and fluids analysis; collaborate with software and operations engineers on concept of operations; coordinate with vehicle design teams for system integration.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC