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Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer (Starfall)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted 27 days ago · $135,000.00 - $190,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
27 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
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 Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer on the Starfall team at SpaceX, you will lead the design of structures and fluid systems for a new re-entry capsule aimed at revolutionizing global mobility. Your role involves using CAD and FEA tools to ensure hardware meets stringent requirements, conducting design reviews, and managing hardware delivery from inception to launch. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and various teams, contributing to innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Our read on this posting4.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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
  • 5+ years of experience with CAD or FEA software packages
  • 5+ years of hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly, and/or testing

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in an engineering discipline
  • Experience with NX/Teamcenter designing parts and assemblies
  • Experience with at least one commercial FEA or Multiphysics simulation package (NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS, CFD codes, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to own hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting (FSAE, Engineers without Borders, Design-Build-Fly, NASA student launch, personal entrepreneurial ventures, etc.)
  • Analytical/scientific programming experience (Python, Matlab, Excel, etc.)

What you get

  • Pay range: $135,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Longer hours and weekend work may be required to meet critical needs
  • Willingness to travel for hardware tests and launches is necessary
  • An active security clearance may be required for sensitive missions, involving drug testing and background checks

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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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