Design and build flight hardware for SpaceX's Starship, working hands-on with a world-class production team.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Design metallic structures and propulsion fluid systems
- Review specifications and engineering data
- Update designs and drawings through engineering change orders
- Create detailed component and assembly drawings
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of mechanical design and drafting experience
- Experience with 3D CAD software
Nice to have
- Solid understanding and application of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
- Hands-on experience working in school club or project teams
- Familiarity with sheet metal design, welded structures, and fluid systems
Practical constraints
- Must be available to work long hours and weekends as needed
- Willing to travel to various SpaceX sites (up to 25%)
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Structures Design Engineer at SpaceX focuses on the design and construction of critical flight hardware, including propellant tanks and structural subassemblies. Proficiency in 3D CAD software and a solid understanding of GD&T are essential, along with hands-on experience in mechanical design. This role is suited for individuals with at least one year of relevant experience who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborative problem-solving. The position emphasizes a hands-on approach, working closely with a skilled production team.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze November 6, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 6, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at SpaceX: Starbase, TX.
- Solidworks appears in 1.6% of 501 comparable junior other roles in United States; NX appears in 1% of 501 comparable junior other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Structures Design Engineer (Starship) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Structures Design Engineer (Starship) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: 3D CAD, NX, Solidworks.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets junior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Structures Design Engineer (Starship) role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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.
STRUCTURES DESIGN ENGINEER (STARSHIP)
The structures design engineer is responsible for designing and building flight hardware such as propellant tanks, integration interfaces, primary structures, and structural subassemblies. You will be empowered to make real-time decisions, solve complex problems on the fly, and own end-to-end processes. The role will require the readiness to develop subject matter expertise in design for manufacturability, specifically those related to sheet metal and subassembly design and fabrication. If you are ready to be a hardware owner, eager to get out from behind a desk, and be hands-on working alongside a world-class production team, this may be the right role for you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design metallic structures and propulsion fluid systems under accelerated timelines
- Review specifications and other engineering data to develop mechanical systems
- Update designs and drawings through engineering change orders to support SpaceX's rapid pace of design iteration
- Create detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of mechanical design and drafting experience (including internships or personal projects)
- Experience with 3D CAD software (NX, Solidworks, etc)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Solid understanding and application of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
- Hands-on experience working in school club or project teams designing hardware in a highly constrained system under defined timelines
- Familiarity with sheet metal design, welded structures, and fluid systems
- Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings
- Ability to work and communicate well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and leadership
- Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together to achieve buy-in for a unified design direction
- Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication and documentation skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be available to work long hours and weekends as needed
- Willing to travel to various SpaceX sites (up to 25%)
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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