
New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical (Cape Canaveral)

New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical (Cape Canaveral)

New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical (Cape Canaveral)
SpaceX
SpaceX is seeking a New Graduate Engineer in Mechanical Engineering for its Cape Canaveral site, which is pivotal for launching Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon missions. The role involves contributing to high-performance flight hardware and rocket production, with opportunities for rapid personal and professional growth.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
- 1+ years of mechanical and/or fluids engineering experience via project team, research, internships, and/or professional experience.
- Graduating in the fall of 2025, spring of 2026, or summer of 2026.
- Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions.
- Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals.
Responsibility
- Build high performance flight hardware and high-volume rocket production lines.
- Rapidly iterate manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment.
- Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency.
- Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs.
- Assist with and lead hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of new and flight-proven vehicle assemblies.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with all vehicle systems and supports necessary mission operations.
- Own large business outcomes and experience unmatched personal and professional growth.



