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Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.\nMECHANICAL ENGINEER, LAUNCH MOUNT/TOWER (STARSHIP)\nAs a mechanical engineer, you will develop the Starship Tower, Launch Mount, and test stands from system architecture through design, analysis, manufacturing, integration, activation, and operations. You will design welded structures, large-scale mechanisms, electromechanical and fluid-power actuators, and hydraulic and cryogenic systems that support stage testing, vehicle stacking, propellant loading, T-0 release, catching both stages, and rapid safing for reflight. In a program built on fast iteration, the launch mount and tower team’s goal is a ZERO-refurbishment pad that can launch one vehicle and be ready to launch again immediately.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nDrive hardware development for systems within the Starship tower, launch mount and test stands from basic architecture through design, analysis, scheduling, manufacturing, activation, and operational phases\nOwn design and manufacturing of mechanisms, actuation systems, fluid systems, and large structures\nPerform structural, dynamic, thermal, and fluid analysis as necessary to determine requirements and to optimize the design of these systems \nWork closely with software and operations engineers to develop the concept of operations for launch mount systems with the goal of developing robust, fault-tolerant systems and software that perform every time in the varying extreme conditions of a launch environment\nCollaborate with engineers designing the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles to determine how the tower, launch mount, and vehicle can work together most effectively\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor's degree in an engineering discipline\n1+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software packages\n1+ years of experience with mechanical or fluid systems design, analysis, and hands-on assembly (internship or project team experience qualify)\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nMaster’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline\n3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis\n2+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a lead\nSolid understanding and application of GD&T and manufacturing techniques\nDemonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems and weldments\nSelf-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nTower and launch mount hardware is typically built in tight quarters at high elevations, and physical dexterity is required\nAbility to work extended hours and weekends as necessary\nStand: Up to 6 hours per day\nSit: Up to 6 hours per day\nPush/Pull: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. 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