Structural Engineer, Launch Pad (Starship)

$110,000 - $130,000/Yr

SpaceX - Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Cape Canaveral, FL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a Structural Engineer for the Launch Pad (Starship) at SpaceX, you will be part of a dedicated team responsible for designing, building, and activating an orbital launch pad and its supporting infrastructure. This role is crucial for enhancing the launch capabilities of the Starship rocket, the most powerful rocket in the world, and is based in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team, consulting engineers and contractors throughout the entirety of the structural engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process
• Develop and issue drawings, design documentation, and reports for aerospace, industrial, and commercial type projects
• Perform structural design and analysis calculations for structural steel and concrete
• Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
• Manage the structural aspects of construction projects
• Provide direct onsite engineering inspections and field observations
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real-time

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience in civil or structural design, analysis, construction, and/or drafting

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated experience where quick thinking and tangible problem-solving skills play a critical role
• Demonstrated experience fostering an environment of extremely high personal accountability and responsibility
• Detail-oriented and technical yet experienced enough to see the big picture. Able to multi-task and be flexible/adapt to rapidly changing project requirements/timelines
• Self-directed, highly motivated self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Understanding of other disciplines such as: mechanical, electrical, process engineering, geotechnical, and surveying
• Experience creating structural detail drawings in Revit and NX
• Experience with SAP 2000, 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)
• Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions
• Professional Engineering (PE) or Structural Engineering (SE) license

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 5 days of sick leave per year