SpaceX
Aerospace
Sr.MechanicalEngineer,FlightTerminationSystem(Starship)
“Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Flight Termination System (Starship) at SpaceX. Skills: Flight Termination System, Explosive Devices, Mechanical Design, Hardware Integration. Design Starship Flight Termination System hardware. Develop explosive devices and hardware integration designs”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve SpaceX’s highest-yet component build rate; Strive for high factory yield and automotive volume/cost; Achieve zero in-flight anomalies of flight termination system components; Reduce component-caused production and launch delays; Minimize containments
Industry & Context.
Solve very challenging problems
Extended hours and weekend work may be required, Willing to handle and test high explosive devices, Willing and able to obtain ATF explosives clearance, Willing to travel (< 25%), Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and/or hands-on manufacturing
Nice to Have
interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for problem solving, 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, 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
What You'll Do.
Design Starship Flight Termination System hardware
Develop explosive devices and hardware integration designs
Question requirements
Validate reliability of hardware and designs with rigorous testing
create technical reports
Partner with manufacturing
Accelerate component delivery
Generate and maintain detailed drawings
Spearhead root cause investigations
implement corrective actions
Set standard for component design and qualification testing
Achieve zero in-flight anomalies
Reduce component-caused delays
Inform system-level architecture
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with stage, avionics, and flight safety teams
Communication Scope
Effective communication of technical concepts
Process & Methodology
Project management skills
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