Mechanical Engineer, Mechanisms (Crew Starship) is open at SpaceX in Starbase, TX. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $194K. Posted on Aug 16, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Own the design, analysis, and manufacturing of next generation structures and mechanisms for Starship vehicles needed for long duration and landing missions (examples include the solar deploy system, landing legs, and lunar elevator) Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment Collaborate…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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