Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer (Starship Components)
Core
Design, develop, and qualify advanced propulsion components (valves, regulators, actuators) for the Starship/Super Heavy vehicle to enable human life on Mars.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (propulsion systems)
Builds
Propulsion components for Starship and Super Heavy launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Propulsion Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design, hands-on manufacturing, fluid systems, thermal systems, high voltage systems, electromechanical devices, root cause analysis, technical reporting, shock/vibration testing, pressure cycling testing, solid mechanics, dynamics
Preferred skills
project management, leadership, test instrumentation, control components, electro-mechanical devices, gear trains, actuators, motors, valves, regulators, fluid and position control devices
Technologies
pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors, relays, solenoid valves
Responsibilities
Develop state-of-the-art flow control devices and mechanisms through end-to-end ownership; validate hardware reliability with rigorous testing (shock, vibration, thermal, pressure); partner with manufacturing to achieve high build rates; generate detailed drawings and risk assessments; spearhead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions; act as chief engineer to simplify vehicle solutions and inform system-level architecture
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC