SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER, FLUID SYSTEMS (STARSHIP OFFSHORE)

The Starship Offshore Engineering team is seeking a mechanical engineer to design, build, and activate fluid systems in support of the development of marine based launch and landing pads for the Starship program.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design, build, operation, and maintenance of fluid systems supporting the development of starship offshore rocket launch and landing assets.
• Develop initial system/component requirement and specifications
• Perform detailed system and component level analysis (e. g. pressure drop, flow analyses, heat loads, stress analysis)
• Prepare technical models, piping and instrumentation diagrams, drawings and specifications for the construction, operation, and maintenance of marine assets
• Support build, activation, and future launch and landing operations in a technical leadership role. 
• Interface with local land-based and maritime regulatory entities: NASA, Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) in support of the commissioning of new assets.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, marine engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience designing and building fluid systems: compressed gas, hydraulic, cryogenic, or HVAC

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of professional experience designing marine systems, including: main propulsion and steering systems, bilge and ballast systems, engine and thruster cooling systems, fuel distribution, lube and waste oil systems
• 1+ years of professional experience working either offshore or in a shipyard environment performing activities such as inspecting, testing and troubleshooting shipboard mechanical fluid systems
• Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar CAD software
• Experience using CAESAR II or similar pipe stress analysis programs
• Familiarity with industrial control systems
• Familiarity with USCG inspected vessel regulations, ASME B31.3, ASME B&PV Code Section VIII, SOLAS, MARPOL and class society rules.
• Active Professional Engineer's License (PE) or ability to obtain by end of year 2022; PE licenses in Louisiana or Texas are most ideal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
• 50 hour work week is typical, and may vary depending on site operational needs, flexibility is required
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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.