Lead Structural Engineer (MEP Design)

SpaceX·Hawthorne, CA·Posted 2 November 2026

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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. LEAD STRUCTURAL ENGINEER (MEP DESIGN) As a member of the critical infrastructure team, you will help design, build, activate and maintain some of the world’s most technically advanced manufacturing facilities. You will be able to operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, excel at managing multiple projects at a time and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As a Lead Structural Engineer, you will lead a group of elite engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, and activate infrastructure that will enable orbital launch capability for the largest rocket in the world. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead multi-disciplinary engineers and third party engineers of record throughout the entirety of the civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning process. Perform both civil and structural design and analysis calculations for…

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