SpaceX · 3 months ago
Mechanical Engineer (Optical Test)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the development, production, and testing of optical components for their Starlink broadband internet system.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to understand and drive requirements for production and development testing of highly complex spaceflight hardware
Design fixtures, mechanisms, fluid systems and other types of hardware to support safe, efficient, and reliable testing of satellite systems
Create detailed documentation for test systems including engineering drawings and schematics
Utilize hand calculations and tools such as FEA to inform and validate design decisions
Balance multiple high-priority projects through effective time management and communication
Demonstrate extreme ownership of all project phases from initial concept to final commissioning and operation
Work closely with technicians to build, assemble, and operate test systems
Review data to understand and validate performance of test systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics or other engineering discipline
1+ years of engineering design experience (internships, student projects, extracurricular project experience, and professional experience qualify)
Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed, up to 10%
Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
Preferred
Experience working in a laboratory or industrial setting requiring hands-on work, attention to detail, and high regard for safety
Knowledge of common manufacturing processes and hands-on experience machining parts using standard equipment such as mills, lathes, CNC machines
Experience with optical and opto-mechanical hardware and systems
Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems
Experience applying GD&T
Basic understanding of industrial electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
Experience working effectively across multi-disciplinary teams
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Basic proficiency with Python or other programming language
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
5 days of sick leave per year
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M
Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
Recent News
2026-01-14
bloomberglaw.com
2026-01-14
2026-01-13
Company data provided by crunchbase