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Mechanical Engineer (Dragon)

Hawthorne, CA💼 Full-time💰 $100,000–$100,000🗓 2026-07-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design and development of critical mechanical components and overall structural design for the Dragon spacecraft capsule.

Role type

Mechanical Engineer (Spacecraft Systems)

Builds

Human-rated spacecraft systems for cargo and crew transport to the ISS, Moon, and Mars

Domain

Aerospace engineering, spacecraft design

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

CAD, FEA, hand calculations, project delivery management, failure analysis, root cause investigation, DOE creation

Preferred skills

Leadership on engineering teams, high-performance vehicle design, data-driven decision making, fast-paced manufacturing experience

Technologies

CAD software, FEA software

Responsibilities

Own design and development of mechanical spacecraft systems, perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD, lead design reviews internally and externally, be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and recovery

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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