A natural match if you have experience in structural design and a passion for high-stakes infrastructure projects. This mid-level role at SpaceX's Starbase in Texas demands hands-on technical expertise and a willingness to work in a physically demanding, mission-critical environment.
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Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse
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.
NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, CIVIL/STRUCTURAL (STARSHIP)
Our Starbase team is working on the toughest and most audacious project on our planet: making humanity multiplanetary. Our team is designing, building, and activating the civil and structural infrastructure that enables high-volume rocket production, launch pad operations, and Starbase's growth as a world-class facility. Our civil and structural engineers design, analyze, and deliver steel and concrete structures, site development, utilities, and launch infrastructure across the Starship program. Expect a dynamic role where you do what you’re best at. Whatever your skill set, you’ll be aligned to the part of the program you’re most effectively able to contribute to (structural design and analysis, civil site development, construction management, drafting, or field engineering). If you are a high-performing engineer, want to immerse yourself in never-before-solved challenges, and are excited to put in the effort to make this goal a reality, we want to hear from you.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own the design and development of civil and structural systems for next-generation launch pads, production facilities, and site infrastructure
Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, commercial, and residential-type projects
Perform civil and structural design and analysis calculations for structural steel and concrete
Perform calculations necessary for grading and drainage, stormwater control facilities, water quality, domestic water distribution, and other underground utilities
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure civil and structural designs integrate with all Starship systems and support necessary mission operations
Provide direct onsite engineering inspections and field observations; resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time
Partner with engineering, construction, and production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation infrastructure
Own large business outcomes
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduating with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD in 2027
Degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline
1+ years of civil or structural design, analysis, construction, or drafting experience via project team, research, internships, and/or professional experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions
Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information. Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
Experience creating structural detail drawings in AutoCAD, Revit, NX, SolidWorks, or similar drafting programs
Experience with SAP2000, STAAD Pro, RISA-3D, ETABS, or similar analysis software
Knowledge of American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) steel manual, American Concrete Institute (ACI) code 318, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7, and International Building Codes (IBC)
Proficiency in technical skills in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrological analysis, grading, and other site development-related designs
Understanding of other disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, piping, geotechnical, and surveying
Experience working at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraints
Excelled in ultra-competitive environments. You’ve nailed a podium finish in engineering, math, or science competitions, achieved scores in the top percentile of scholastic or standardized tests, or demonstrated other incredible feats of intellectual achievement
Experience building hardware or have a passion for contributing to a work product that operates in the real world
Succeeded in multiple endeavors at once; maybe you worked through college, were a student athlete, or demonstrated strong work or academic performance in multiple fields
Demonstrated rapid growth; you’ve held successive positions of increasing responsibility within an organization, were able to get yourself up to speed at a heroic pace, and accomplished something meaningfully difficult early in your career
Demonstrated resilience and the ability to overcome failure or extreme odds. Many critics would say that our goals are impossible, but this isn’t the first time we’ve proven that highly improbable goals like reusable rockets can become possible
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
Ability and willingness to relocate to Starbase, TX (Brownsville, TX area)
Stand: Up to 3 hours per day
Sit: Up to 6 hours per day
Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day
Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
Kneel/Crouch: N/A
Upper body twist: N/A
Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 30 minutes per day
Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air-purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description
Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR 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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)