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SpaceX · 7 hours ago

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Gateways (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies for human exploration of Mars and is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer for its Starlink project. The role involves owning complex hardware and system design for advanced ground station antennas, ensuring high precision and reliability in various conditions.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production and ground station deployment and operation

Rapidly iterate on designs, analysis, and test to inform high-level system trades and steer overall product direction

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

Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain all the way through final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality; work closely with partner teams to design and realize an efficient in-house production line

Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance to design criteria

Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production

Work with partner teams to develop novel manufacturing procedures

Qualification

Mechanical Design EngineeringCAD SoftwareFinite Element AnalysisRF Hardware DesignHigh-Reliability ApplicationsPCB Mechanical DesignMaterial SelectionManufacturing MethodsSurface TreatmentsRisk AssessmentOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

5+ years of experience designing, building, and testing hardware

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

Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines

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