Mechanical Engineer (Starship Avionics)
Core
Designing Starship avionics systems optimized for high reliability at low mass and cost, including custom instrumentation and integrated fluid/electro-mechanical assemblies.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer (Avionics Systems)
Builds
Avionics systems, custom instrumentation, fluid and electro-mechanical assemblies for Starship
Domain
Aerospace, Spaceflight, Avionics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, FEA, hand calculations, CAD, GD&T, structural analysis, failure analysis, thermal analysis, tolerance analysis
Preferred skills
High volume production design, vibration environment design, pressure environment design, fatigue testing, thermal testing, PCB layout knowledge
Technologies
FEA software, CAD software, 3D modeling tools
Responsibilities
Design custom instrumentation for extreme environments, perform thermal/structural/tolerance analysis, conduct failure analysis, interface with machine shops, lead design reviews
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC