Mechanical Engineer (Dragon)
SpaceX, Hawthorne, CA
The role
A Dragon Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the continued development of critical components and the overall structural design of the most advanced human-rated spacecraft in the world. This capsule currently delivers cargo and crew safely to and from International Space Station, but further iterations and new designs will likely be necessary to extend humankind's reach to the moon, Mars, and beyond.
What you will do
- Own the design and development of mechanical spacecraft systems
- Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD in a rapidly changing environment
- Lead design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers
- Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, launch, and recovery
- Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work