Mechanical Engineer (Structures), Starship Infrastructure
Core
Design, fabrication, and construction of massive steel structural systems for high-volume Starship production operations, including factory buildings, tooling, and ground support equipment.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (structures)
Builds
Large-scale steel structures, factory support systems, ground support equipment (GSE), and tooling structures for Starship production
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
structural design of steel structures, finite element analysis (FEM), 3D modeling (Siemens NX/Revit), structural detailing, fabrication drawing creation, GD&T application, heavy lift planning, project lifecycle management, conflict resolution in field, rapid design change implementation
Preferred skills
managing multiple projects, critical thinking, designing large systems/assemblies with carbon/stainless steel/aluminum, analyzing structures for dynamic loads/vibration/heavy lifting, hands-on fabrication/welding/steel erection experience, working on industrial facilities/production lines/GSE, familiarity with concrete foundations/anchorage
Technologies
ANSYS, ABAQUS, FEMAP, NASTRAN, ETABS, Siemens NX, Revit
Responsibilities
Lead structural design of production infrastructure from tooling fixtures to factory buildings; Perform structural analysis and design under static, dynamic, and vibration loads; Develop and review structural drawings, connection details, and fabrication packages; Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to integrate structural systems; Support fabrication and construction activities including shop drawing review and field issue resolution; Drive design decisions balancing performance, cost, and schedule; Manage scopes through full project lifecycle from concept to turnover; Interface with external engineering firms and contractors; Perform project control functions including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management; Resolve field conflicts in real time and implement rapid design changes; Own end-to-end delivery of projects ensuring on-time and on-budget performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC