Design Criteria Engineer (Falcon & Dragon)
Core
Define design criteria and reliability requirements for SpaceX's reusable launch vehicles (Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy) and spacecraft (Crew & Cargo Dragon) to ensure mission success.
Role type
Senior IC design criteria engineer (aerospace)
Builds
Reusable launch vehicles and spacecraft for satellite deployment, crew/cargo transport to ISS, and deep space missions
Domain
Aerospace engineering, launch vehicles, spacecraft
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
hardware engineering, design criteria development, peer review of hardware designs, FEA analysis (NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS), electromechanical system design, material selection, manufacturing processes (milling, lathing, composite layup), scripting (Python, Matlab, Visual Basic)
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, fabrication/assembly/testing experience, aerospace system experience, award-winning project leadership, make vs. buy decision making
Technologies
NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, Python, Matlab, Visual Basic, Excel
Responsibilities
Ensure design process and criteria are followed for flight/launch/recovery systems; Provide peer review and approval of hardware designs and test campaigns; Develop design criteria and verification approaches for new systems; Setup processes for reliable aircraft-like operations; Drive vehicle design improvements via integration with hardware teams; Review vehicle changes for qualification; Develop specialized design and analysis tools
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC