Senior Mechanical Engineer, Starship – Hands-On Flight Hardware

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investedinthemissionHawthorne (CA)

Mechanical Engineers Space Research and Technology

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SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Starship) to lead design and build of flight hardware such as propellant tanks and primary structures. You will own end-to-end processes, perform FE analyses, and validate components through testing alongside a world-class production team. The role requires hands-on hardware ownership, strong CAD/FEA skills, and collaboration across disciplines to deliver high-performance spaceflight systems.

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