Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Flight Termination System (Starship)

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and/or hands-on manufacturing PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for problem solving, and desire to optimize modern rocket production and launch processes 5+ years of experience designing and analyzing mechanical systems via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both Experience with LSDYNA/ANSYS, BlastX, CHEETA, and/or Hydrocode Master's degree or 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering Experience designing, building, testing and troubleshooting mechanical systems Strong project management skills and effective communication of technical concepts across multi-disciplinary teams Hands-on experience with high voltage, electronics, or explosives Leadership experience on a project or research team Experience using test instrumentation and control components (e.g. pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors, relays, solenoid valves, etc.) Knowledge of electro-mechanical devices, actuators, motors, or explosives Understanding of fundamental principles of explosives, solid mechanics, and dynamics ADDITIONAL

REQUIREMENTS: Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones Must be willing to handle and test high explosive devices Must be willing and able to obtain ATF explosives clearance Must be willing to travel (

COMPENSATION AND

BENEFITS: Pay range: Sr. Mechanical Engineer: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and

perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use

requirements of the law. ITAR

REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here . SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and

qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected] .

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