<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">FLUIDS ENGINEER, PRODUCTION (STARSHIP)</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Starship is the largest and most capable space launch system ever developed. With the capability to deliver in excess of 100 metric tons to Earth’s orbit, it will fundamentally change access to space, and is the technology that will be used to establish a self-sustaining city on Mars. We will ultimately need thousands of Starships to accomplish that feat.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Starbase production fluids team builds, maintains, and operates the fluid systems the Starship factory runs on. This includes high pressure production test equipment used to validate vehicles and components, vehicle press systems, and cleaning and contamination control equipment. Engineers on this team own hardware from problem statement through design, build, commissioning, and handoff to the technicians and operators who use it every day.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We are looking for hands-on engineers who can reduce a messy production problem to first principles, design the simplest system that meets the requirement, and stay with it until it is fully handed off and documented. You will work directly with our build shop, partner teams, and production customers on an accelerated schedule.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Design, build, and commission fluid systems for Starship production, including test systems, manufacturing systems, and cleaning equipment.</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Size systems and select components from hand calculations, then prove the design with testing.</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own the system from concept through design reviews, failure mode analysis and ConOps, 3-D modeling, build instructions, testing and maintenance plan, and a handoff to production.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Define how the system is operated and controlled, and partner with our automation team to deploy monitoring and controls.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support critical vehicle test operations, provide troubleshooting and technical support, and improve the equipment so it stays reliable and safe.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Work closely with partner teams including our build shop to develop efficient and scalable manufacturing processes for your systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and maintain detailed timelines to capture and communicate project progress</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own the strategic outlook for your systems including critical prioritization</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, or other technical discipline</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">1+ years of mechanical or fluids design, analysis, or build experience (student project team and internship experience qualifies)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated ownership of a hardware project with little supervision, including clear communication with technicians, operators, and other engineers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0