Mechanisms Engineer (Starship)

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Salary

$100K-$118K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

7% below the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Entry From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Weekend work

Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Company

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Growth-stage From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Mechanisms Engineer (Starship) Hawthorne, CA 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. MECHANISMS ENGINEER (STARSHIP) To enable rapid reusability of our launch vehicles, mechanical systems will need to be greatly simplified, more reliable, and easier to manufacture. As a Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and validating mechanical systems and actuators for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. These mechanisms are used in various applications, including propellant delivery, actuation of control surfaces, and Raptor thrust vector control. You will be entrusted to improve existing systems while also helping to shape and design the next generation. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Drive design and development of mechanical systems across the vehicles - Partner with peer design owners such as avionics, power systems, and structures to deliver integrated systems optimized for packaging, build, and operations - Conduct design reviews with stakeholders and customers - Manage on-site integration teams and implement integration feedback into the design - Diagnose and operate vehicle mechanisms during ground testing and flight BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline - 1+ years of experience analyzing, designing, building or testing mechanical systems (competition team or internship experience qualifies) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: - Experience building hardware or have a passion for contributing to a work product that operates

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