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SpaceX · 4 months ago

New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a pioneering company aiming to make human life on Mars a reality, and they are currently seeking a New Graduate Engineer in Mechanical for their Starlink division. This role involves owning Starlink hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production, ensuring the reliability of mechanical systems, and optimizing manufacturing processes.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own Starlink hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production

Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization

Design and develop the production lines that manufacture your product, including robot end effector design, process development, control system design, automation programming, and more

Refine the production system to create high-rate, high-yield, and reliable processes

Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability

Troubleshoot mechanical system problems, formulate maintenance protocols, service schedules, and coordinate material procurement for machinery upkeep

Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems

Qualification

Mechanical designManufacturing processesCAD softwareFinite element analysisGD&TSix SigmaDynamic environment adaptabilityCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internship or extracurricular experience is applicable)

Graduating in the fall of 2025, spring of 2026 or summer of 2026

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Solid understanding and application of GD&T, mechanical engineering fundamentals, structural analysis, and failure modes of complex mechanical systems

Experience with CAD and/or finite element analysis (FEA) software packages

Experience with Six Sigma and basic failure analysis tools and methods (X-ray, cross-section, polishing)

Familiarity with manufacturing processes and how to design for manufacturability

Exposure to some variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (motion systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, die casters, etc.)

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements