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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.\nPRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER (STARSHIP)\nSpaceX is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to help build the infrastructure behind power generation and supercompute at Starbase. You will own mechanical scope from concept through design, fabrication, construction, and commissioning. The work can span power generation, fluid and cooling systems, and the structures and equipment that production depends on. You will set the technical direction, work across engineering, construction, and operations, and see your decisions show up in hardware that has to perform in the field.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nDevelop design concepts from a clean sheet and size infrastructure systems based on operational loads, site conditions, and how the facility will actually run\nCollaborate with peers across disciplines to develop designs that balance cost, schedule, reliability, and capability\nCreate detailed designs and generate CAD models for components, assemblies, and integration into the larger site\nBuild analysis models to assess your designs in detail and confirm they meet the needs of the system\nApply first-order hand calculations and empirical formulas to assess and iterate on your designs rapidly\nValidate your designs through development hardware, mockups, or first articles, and test critical joints, components, and design elements\nSupport testing and commissioning of subsystems and full installations\nPartner with construction, build engineers, and technicians to improve your designs\nSupport installation of your hardware in the field, witness your designs being built and brought online, and see them go into service\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor's degree in an engineering discipline\n7+ years of experience with mechanical design and analysis\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nExperience designing, analyzing, building, and testing high performance, mechanical systems\nExperience working within interdisciplinary teams to develop solutions to challenging and complex problems\nExperience with FEA or multiphysics simulation package (e.g. NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS)\nExperience designing and executing qualification testing\nStrong understanding of mechanical first principles and structural analysis methodologies\nProficiency in selecting materials and manufacturing methods for mechanical components\nAnalytical/scientific programming experience (i.e. Python, Matlab, Excel)\nSelf-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nMust be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required\nITAR REQUIREMENTS:\nTo 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. 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