# Principal Mechanical Engineer (Starship) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Starbase, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-10
- Apply by: 2026-11-24
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8882551002?gh_jid=8882551002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-principal-mechanical-engineer-starship-2/

## About the role

SpaceX is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to help build the infrastructure behind power generation and supercompute at Starbase. You will own mechanical scope from concept through design, fabrication, construction, and commissioning. The work can span power generation, fluid and cooling systems, and the structures and equipment that production depends on. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 7+ years of experience with mechanical design and analysis
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs, flexibility required

Tags: Launch Infrastructure - Starbase

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