SpaceX · 1 day ago
Mechanical Engineer, Electro-mechanical (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration and enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own hardware from design to production for the Starlink project, which involves advanced broadband internet systems and satellite technology.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and ground station operation
Design the factory and processes to enable rapid, reliable, and low-cost manufacturing of state of the art vacuum technology
Develop, characterize, and produce new materials
Rapidly iterate on designs, analysis and test to inform high level systems 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
Required
Bachelor's degree in a engineering or STEM discipline
1+ years of professional experience (including internships) with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
2+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead
Demonstrated full-cycle ownership of a hardware project from concept to implementation
Exhibit a diverse technical knowledge of materials and their processing, with experience in high temperature processing
Understanding of fundamental principals in materials science and solid mechanics
Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to high volume as part of a cross-functional team
Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
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
Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
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
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
Recent News
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