Structural/Fluid Systems Engineer

SpaceX is searching for exceptional engineers to support the development and production testing of Starship, Falcon, and Dragon engine and vehicle hardware in McGregor, TX. This is a fast-paced, hands-on, constantly evolving, real-as-it-gets engineering position available for the ambitious. We design, build, activate, modify, and maintain the fluid and mechanical systems that power, restrain, and measure the most powerful high-volume rocket engines in the world. In this dynamic environment, you can expect your engineering skills to be put to the test and the hardware you designed to be built and installed the very same day. From thousands of gallons per minute of cryogens to tens of pounds per second of high-pressure gas, we develop clever solutions to meet the needs of a demanding test program both today and in the future.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyze, design, and build systems that support testing of fully integrated flight vehicles, individual rocket engines, and various rocket components
• Drive cradle-to-grave ownership of engineering projects through design reviews, decision justifications, equipment procurement, and coordination/participation in the construction of your ideas
• Work directly with skilled technicians to build your designs and fix real-world problems on the fly
• Maintain a tight feedback loop with the test operations team to rapidly alter plans as necessary to meet tight testing deadlines critical to company success
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment to achieve testing objectives, and apply lessons learned to iterate system designs for improved performance and maintenance
• Evaluate complex engineering needs and arrive at solutions to seemingly impractical problems that support test programs and achieve company objectives
• Take a hands-on approach to tackling rapidly emerging field projects that keep the company testing rocket engines and vehicles every single day

This role requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, or electrical engineering, and at least 1 year of hands-on design or build experience. The ideal candidate will have strong fundamental understanding and intuition for fluid, structural, or mechanical systems, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in stressful, dynamic situations, and creativity to imagine and design for reliability, efficiency, and maintainability from scratch.

SpaceX offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, long-term incentives, comprehensive benefits, and various perks. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and adheres to U.S. Government export regulations, including ITAR requirements.