Lead Hardware Designer

1 week ago

Williamstown, South Australia beBeeMechanicalEngineer Full time $150,000 - $170,000
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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

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SpaceX is actively developing technologies to make human life on Mars possible. We are seeking a mechanical engineer to join our team of hardware owners responsible for designing and building flight hardware such as propellant tanks, integration interfaces, primary structures, and structural subassemblies.

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As a mechanical engineer at SpaceX, you will be empowered to make real-time decisions, solve complex problems, and own end-to-end processes. You will be working alongside a world-class production team and be hands-on from day one.

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Responsibilities include:

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  • Developing design concepts from a clean sheet and sizing vehicle structures based on flight loads">
  • Collaborating with peers from different vehicle systems to develop designs that balance mass, cost, and capability">
  • Creating detailed designs to implement structural concepts and generating CAD models in NX for components, assemblies, and vehicle integration">
  • Building finite element models to assess designs in detail and analyze structures to prove they meet the needs of the vehicle">
  • Applying first-order hand calculations and empirical formulas to assess and iterate on designs rapidly">
  • Validating designs by building development articles to test individual joints and design elements for strength">
  • Performing structural testing on subassemblies and full sections of the airframe">
  • Partnering with build engineers and technicians to improve designs">
  • Supporting the assembly of hardware in the factory, witnessing designs being brought to life daily, and watching them take flight and make history">
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Basics Qualifications

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The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 5+ years of experience with mechanical design and analysis. Competition team or internship experience qualifies.

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Preferred Skills and Experience

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The preferred candidate will have experience designing, analyzing, building, and testing high-performance mechanical systems. They should also have experience working within interdisciplinary teams to develop solutions to challenging and complex problems.

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Additionally, the candidate should have experience with FEA or multiphysics simulation packages (e.g. NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS), experience designing and executing qualification testing, and a strong understanding of mechanical first principles and structural analysis methodologies.

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They should also be proficient in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for mechanical components and have analytical/scientific programming experience (i.e. Python, Matlab, Excel).

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Benefits

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SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on 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.

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SpaceX is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development for all employees.

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