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.
POWER COMPONENTS ENGINEER, (STARSHIP)
The Starship electrical hardware development team supports the mission to revolutionize orbital flight and space travel - opening access for humankind to establish new frontiers in space and ultimately become a multi-planetary species. Our team builds some of the most advanced electronics ever flown in space- at a cost and rate previously considered unthinkable in the space industry. Become a part of this fast moving and world class hardware development team, work with super smart and motivated engineers, and achieve truly audacious goals. If you’re ready for a challenge and would like to help make our civilization multi-planetary then you’ve come to the right place!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Able to serve as the responsible engineer and extreme owner for the design, analysis, fabrication, and qualification, of high-voltage batteries, traction inverters, power generation, power distribution, and other electromechanical components.
- Thermal, structural, dynamic, and tolerance analysis for electro-mechanical assemblies using both hand calculations and finite element analysis
- Participate in initial mechanical design, 3D models, and creation of production drawings and design data maintenance.
- Failure analysis of components as it relates to thermal, loads, vibration and shock
- Interface with machine shops and production teams to ensure final designs can be produced in accordance with overall project goals
- Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception, design, assembly, test, and integration
- Participate in internal design reviews and reviews with suppliers and customers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, math, engineering or scientific discipline
- 2+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical hardware design and analysis
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong first-principles understanding of engineering fundamentals
- Hands-on experience with electromechanical design, prototyping, testing, and/or precision mechanical assembly
- Experience in the use of hand calculations, finite element analyses (FEA), and computer-aided design software (CAD) in component design.
- Solid understanding and application of GD&T
- Basic domain knowledge of power component design fundamentals (e.g. motors, inverters, batteries, solar, or energy storage systems)
- Exposure to high volume production designs with a focus on design for manufacturability
- Excellent communicator with the ability to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, managers, and suppliers
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to travel as needed to Starbase launch facility – Brownsville, TX
- Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Power Component Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year
Power Component Engineer/Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be 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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
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What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
