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MECHANICAL DESIGNER

Job Field: Architect / Engineering Jobs
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $Not stated
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Mechanical DesignerLaunch Engineering | Hawthorne, CA, United StatesThe CompanySpaceX is a US based space technology company founded by its residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk, the former co-founder of PayPal. The company''s goal is to renew a sense of excellence in the space industry by disrupting the current paradigm of complacency and replacing it with innovation and commercialized price points; laying the foundation for a truly space-faring human civilization.SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up; including electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engines. In-house development includes nearly all flight critical custom components amounting to approximately 85% of our vehicles both by mass and by value. Our development and production efforts represent some of the most dynamic and challenging technology opportunities seen by any organization. Our success is driven by a wide variety of engineering perspectives and openness to all great ideas. We pride ourselves on being a meritocracy where employees are defined by their capabilities and contributions, instead of title or tenure. We are actively seeking the best and brightest minds from all industries to continue to build our world class team. Our employees thrive in a fast-paced engineering ecosystem focused on innovation and high levels of personal responsibility. At SpaceX we cut through the noise and believe in the essentials of hardcore engineering.We build it, test it, and fly it.The DepartmentLaunch Operations&ndash; The Launch Operations group is tasked with final vehicle integration and launch/mission execution. They are also responsible for the launch pad infrastructure, including ground support equipment and tooling. The hardware produced by the other departments is delivered to the Launch Ops group for integration into one seamless, beautiful system. Once the vehicle is integrated, they do final vehicle roll out, check out, and countdown for launch. The JobResponsibilities:* Assist in the design and routing of mechanical fluid systems (tubes and pipes) at our Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral Launch Facilities; be prepared to generate many design iterations in a very short period of time* Use your well-rounded technical knowledge to display proficiency in well thought-out routed systems that contain both tubes and pipes* Ability to employ existing skills to skid and support system design Required Skills and Experience:* At least 5 years of professional experience modeling large mechanical systems within a fast paced environment requiring high-levels of autonomy* Demonstrated experience in the area of mechanical routing for fluid systems (both tubes and pipes)* Must have expert level Unigraphics/NX skills; Experience with other CAD applications will not substitute for this role* Must be able to read and understand schematics (specifically fluids and gases)* Ability to travel to our launch sites in Florida and Central California as needed* Must be able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers* Ability to grasp definitions and requirements quickly while prioritizing and executing tasks in a high-pressure environment* Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail Preferred Skills and Experience:* Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar area of study preferred* Understanding and ability to apply basic Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) SpaceX offers one of the best environments in the world for employees to learn, build real working systems and tackle exciting challenges every day. We operate in a fun, casual work environment and have great benefits including: competitive salary, stock options, medical/dental insurance and free gym memberships. By joining the SpaceX team, you are not just a part of history, you are making it.SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of mer

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