New Graduate Engineer, Launch & Test (Starship)
Core
Design, analyze, and operate Starship launch infrastructure including towers, mounts, and fluid systems to enable rapid rocket testing and launch.
Role type
New graduate mechanical/fluids engineer (launch & test infrastructure)
Builds
Starship launch mount, tower, and test stands
Domain
Aerospace / Rocketry / Cryogenic Fluid Systems
Required skills
structural analysis, thermal analysis, fluid systems design, cryogen handling, high-pressure gas systems, hardware build, design review participation, troubleshooting, test planning, data analysis, first principles engineering
Preferred skills
trade studies, rapid decision making, hardware building, multi-tasking, resilience, fast learning, competitive academic background
Technologies
CAD, FEA, CFD, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, SCADA
Responsibilities
Support design and development of launch mount and tower infrastructure; Perform structural and thermal analysis to optimize hardware; Contribute to cryogenic and high-pressure fluid systems; Collaborate with vehicle and software teams; Participate in design reviews; Work hands-on to build and troubleshoot systems; Assist with test planning and post-test data review
Seniority
New Graduate, hands-on IC