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New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical (Cape Canaveral)

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New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical (Cape Canaveral)

SpaceX

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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.

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