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Mechanical Engineer, Starship Launch Hardware

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL

Posted 12 days ago

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This role has been open
12 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As a Mechanical Engineer on the Starship Launch Hardware team, you will design and analyze mechanical systems for launch pads and production tools. You will take ownership of projects from design through testing and activation, collaborating closely with launch operations teams to ensure that all products meet specified requirements. The role also involves presenting cost and schedule proposals to leadership and may require travel to other SpaceX locations.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience using NX, CATIA, Creo, or Solidworks design software package or ANSYS, ABAQUS, or FEMAP software

Nice to have

  • 1+ years of experience in a professional setting designing, analyzing, or building mechanical structures
  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering
  • Project management experience in the aerospace, industrial, or power generation industry
  • Strong understanding and demonstrated application of GD&T
  • Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers

Worth weighing

  • Willingness to travel to other SpaceX locations is required
  • Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs, requiring flexibility
  • Physical demands include lifting, standing, climbing, bending, and carrying
  • Must be able to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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