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SpaceX · 3 hours ago

Solar Array Engineer, Mechancial (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$95K/yr - $130K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies for space exploration and is looking for a highly motivated engineer to join the Solar Product Team. The Solar Array Engineer will design and implement photovoltaic power systems for Starlink satellites, focusing on reliability and production capabilities.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and analysis of solar array components ranging from photovoltaic cells to integrated electro-mechanical solar array assemblies

Own and design various satellite mechanical systems and/or associated tooling specifically for the solar array sub-assembly

Prepare detailed content for technical design reviews. Demonstrate extreme ownership of the production outcome of the Starlink solar factory across yield, uptime, and cost

Work across disciplines with partner teams such as GNC, Avionics, Operations, and Payloads to achieve the best vehicle outcomes

Provide analytical rationale for design capability through hand calcs, and FEA where applicable

Complete engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications to define purchasing, manufacturing, and operational requirements

Write, design and execute test procedures and verification plans in both electrical and mechanical design spaces in conjunction with your team’s test specialists

Design and conduct process qualifications using design of experiments and statistical process control

Work seamlessly with supply chain and production partners to complete design for manufacturing (DFM) changes necessary to meet factory rates and costs

Complete review of on orbit performance data and respond with manufacturing and design solutions

Work closely with the Materials Engineering team to develop novel solutions to space-based solar problems

Qualification

Mechanical designElectromechanical designSolar array design3D CAD (NX preferred)FEA analysisDesign of experimentsStatistical process controlGD&TPerformance characterizationMaterial qualificationManufacturing processes

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of professional experience (internships/co-ops experience accepted) with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing

This is a hands-on position that requires one to be on their feet for up to 4+ hours a day. Will sometimes be working directly with the hardware on the floor and will have to be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

Preferential ability to travel internationally if needed

Preferred

Experience with solar array design and/or solar manufacturing industry

Experience with performance characterization of photovoltaic solar cells

Experience in specifying and qualifying materials and components for space flight

Experience with design of experiments, statistical process control and process qualification

Proficient in analyzing mechanical assemblies using hand calculations and FEA

Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)

Proficient in dynamic and thermal analysis

Proficient in GD&T

Familiar with a wide variety of manufacturing processes and automation for composites, soft goods, adhesives and metals: welding, brazing, fastening, riveting, bonding, lamination, soldering etc