New Graduate Engineer, Starship Components
Core
Design, machine, build, and test advanced spacecraft components (valves, actuators, pumps) for the Starship/Super Heavy vehicle to operate in extreme environments.
Role type
New Graduate Mechanical/Fluids Engineer (Hardware)
Builds
Starship/Super Heavy vehicle components for human spaceflight to Mars
Domain
Aerospace / Propulsion Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, manufacturing processes, structural analysis, CNC programming, root-cause analysis, qualification testing
Preferred skills
electromechanical devices, high-voltage systems, instrumentation, heat transfer, thermodynamics, data analysis
Technologies
CNC lathes/mills, pressure transducers, thermocouples, solenoid valves, accelerometers
Responsibilities
Design component architecture and perform structural analysis; define manufacturing strategies and implement DFM feedback; develop and execute qualification tests to failure; program CNC machines and enable lights-out machining; investigate in-flight anomalies and implement fixes.
Seniority
New Graduate, hands-on IC