SpaceX
December 2026 New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical (Starship)
About this role
SpaceX is hiring mechanical engineers for their Starship program to design and develop next-generation launch vehicles, production systems, and launch infrastructure. You'll work across design, analysis, testing, manufacturing, and structures in a fast-paced environment solving unprecedented aerospace challenges.
What you'll do
- Design and develop hardware for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles across multiple disciplines
- Perform hand calculations and finite element analysis to optimize designs
- Transform system requirements into hardware concepts and evaluate trade-offs
- Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and conduct development testing
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and lead design reviews with suppliers
- Drive improvements for current and next-generation vehicles with production teams
What they're looking for
- Mechanical or fluids design and analysis
- Finite element analysis (FEA)
- Hardware build and hands-on engineering experience
- First-principles engineering fundamentals
- Data-driven decision making
- Trade study analysis and recommendations
- CAD and design tools
- Systems integration thinking
Benefits
- Work on humanity's most ambitious project enabling Mars colonization
- Dynamic role aligned to your strongest technical abilities
- Fast-paced environment with rapid iteration and real-world hardware impact
- Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace and propulsion technology
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
- Opportunity for rapid career growth in high-performing organization
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe a time you performed trade studies with incomplete information—how did you approach it and what was the outcome?
- Tell us about your hardware build experience and what you learned from seeing your designs operate in the real world.