Principal Mechanical Engineer (Starship)
Core
Own mechanical scope from concept through design, fabrication, construction, and commissioning for power generation, fluid/cooling systems, and production infrastructure at Starbase.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Infrastructure)
Builds
Power generation, fluid and cooling systems, and structures/equipment for Starship production infrastructure
Domain
Aerospace / Power Systems / Industrial Infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanical design and analysis, CAD modeling, FEA/multiphysics simulation, structural analysis, material selection, manufacturing methods, analytical programming (Python/Matlab/Excel), system sizing, validation testing
Preferred skills
High-performance mechanical systems design, interdisciplinary collaboration, qualification testing execution, rapid design iteration
Technologies
NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, CAD
Responsibilities
Develop design concepts from clean sheet, create detailed designs and CAD models, build analysis models, validate designs via hardware/mockups, support testing and commissioning, partner with construction teams, witness field installation
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with technical direction
