Crew Dragon Mechanical Engineer
Company: SpaceX
Location: hawthorne
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
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. CREW DRAGON MECHANICAL ENGINEER A
Dragon Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the continued
development of critical components and the overall structural
design of the most advanced manned spacecraft in the world. This
capsule currently delivers cargo and crew safely to and from
International Space Station, but further iterations and new designs
will likely be necessary to extend humankind's reach to the moon,
Mars, and beyond. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Own the design and
development of mechanical spacecraft systems - Perform analysis on
designs including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD in a rapidly
changing environment - Lead design reviews internally and
externally with suppliers and customers - Be responsible for
project delivery timeline from early design through production,
launch, and recovery - Exemplify technical excellence and be
accountable for your work BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree
in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics - 1+
years experience with CAD and FEA software packages (internship and
extracurricular experience is applicable) - 1+ years of hands on
experience driving the design and development of mechanical
components or systems (internship and project team experience is
applicable) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: - Leadership
experience on an engineering or project team - Experience designing
components on a high-performance vehicle - Exceptional written and
verbal communication with an emphasis on interpersonal and
organizational skills - Strong ability to use data and analysis to
make fast data driven decisions - Willingness and desire to
exemplify extreme ownership of flight critical spacecraft systems -
Proactive problem-solving skills such as failure analysis, root
cause investigation, and DOE creation - Prior experience in a
fast-paced manufacturing setting - Master's degree in an
engineering discipline ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: - Must be willing
to work long hours and weekends as needed - Ability to travel to
remote sites in Texas, Florida, and Central California as needed -
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and
Vandenberg ITAR REQUIREMENTS: - To conform to U.S. Government space
technology export regulations, including the International Traffic
in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful
permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by
8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required
authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about
the ITAR here here SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer;
employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit,
competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any
manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity,
veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any
other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy
of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals
with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation
to the application/interview process should notify the Human
Resources Department at .
Keywords: SpaceX, Gainesville , Crew Dragon Mechanical Engineer, Other , hawthorne, Florida
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