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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Thu, Sep 24, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Empowered to make real-time decisions, the remote Principal Mechanical Engineer will design and build flight hardware for the Starship project, focusing on propellant tanks, integration interfaces, and structural subassemblies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities:
  • Develop design concepts and size vehicle structures based on flight loads
  • Create detailed designs and generate CAD models in NX for components and vehicle integration
  • Validate designs through structural testing and partner with build engineers to improve hardware
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 7+ years of experience with mechanical design and analysis
  • Experience designing and testing high-performance mechanical systems
  • Strong understanding of mechanical first principles and structural analysis methodologies
  • Proficiency in FEA or multiphysics simulation packages (e.g., NASTRAN, ABAQUS, ANSYS)

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