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Mechanisms Engineer (Starship) at SpaceX

Department: Starship Mechanisms EngineeringEducation: education_required

Compensation

$100,000 – $140,000/yr

Location
Hawthorne, California
Type
Full-time
Level
entry
Posted

Description

SpaceX is hiring a Mechanical Engineer (Starship) to design, analyze, validate, and improve mechanical systems and actuators for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles, including propellant delivery, control-surface actuation, and Raptor thrust-vector control. The role partners with avionics, power systems, and structures teams, manages on-site integration, conducts design reviews, and supports ground testing and flight. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least one year of relevant experience; the position offers Level 1 base salary of $100,000–$117,500 and Level 2 base salary of $115,000–$140,000, along with medical, vision, dental, retirement, disability, life, and other benefits.

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