Mechanical Engineer, Propellant Generation (Starship)
Core
Mechanical design and field support for propellant generation systems enabling rapid, high-volume production of liquid oxygen and methane for Starship orbital launch capability.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (propulsion infrastructure)
Builds
Air separation plants (ASUs), liquefaction equipment, and gas turbine-based power generation infrastructure
Domain
Aerospace / Propulsion systems / Power generation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design, structural sizing, mechanisms design, GD&T, engineering drawings interpretation, FEM analysis (ANSYS/ABAQUS/FEMAP), NX/CATIA/Creo/Solidworks
Preferred skills
project management, aerospace/industrial/power generation industry experience, Master's in mechanical engineering, hands-on work capability
Technologies
NX, CATIA, Creo, Solidworks, ANSYS, ABAQUS, FEMAP
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical design for air separation plants, liquefaction systems, and gas turbine power generation plants; Design and analyze mechanical systems for launch pads, recovery, and production tooling; Demonstrate complete end to end project ownership, coordinate the build, testing and activation of the hardware you design; Present cost and schedule trade proposals to leadership
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC