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SpaceX · 2 days ago

Mechanical Engineer - Harnessing, Satellites (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specialized in harnessing for their Starlink project. The role involves designing and testing wire harnesses for Starlink vehicles, ensuring their functionality and integration within the overall system.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop the electro-mechanical design of wire harnesses within our family of Starlink vehicles

Develop harness design solutions within a 3D NX CAD environment, and manage technical trade studies to meet stakeholder objectives as well as adhere to internal design standards and requirements

Generate electrical schematics to support both flight and qualification designs

Own vehicle-level harnessing mechanical assemblies and drive to closure all systems integration trades related to those assemblies

Perform analysis and physical testing (both mechanical and electrical) of harnessing with respect to thermal, loads, vibration and shock to ensure full qualification for flight

Document and communicate the design, analysis and testing results thoroughly and clearly via design reviews

Create and release on schedule, appropriate harnessing manufacturing documentation and drawings

Interface with harness production and integration teams to ensure final harness designs can be produced and installed on schedule in accordance with overall project goals

Perform R&D investigations and trade studies to push wire harness design to new boundaries in terms of mass and cost savings

Qualification

Siemens NXTeamcenterWire harness design3D modelingStructural analysisTeamwork skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Experience with CAD and FEA software packages

Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones

Willing to travel up to 30% of the time

Preferred

Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Experience with wire harness 3D design, wire harness installation drawings and formboard creation, wiring diagrams, 3D modeling of complex top-level assemblies, 3D modeling and analysis of avionics enclosures and secondary structure

1+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead (including internships)

Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines and excellent attention to detail

Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems

Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp

Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills