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SpaceX · 3 hours ago

Mechanical Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. As a Mechanical Engineer on the Starlink Mobile team, you will tackle a wide range of novel engineering challenges, working on the design and development of a revolutionary satellite for global cellular connectivity.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, prototype, test, and qualify mechanical assemblies in iterative cycles to mature the Starlink Mobile system

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative payload electromechanical interfaces, spanning scales from the full satellite and antenna array to intricate PCB-level details

Partner with internal and external manufacturing teams to scale new projects and technologies into high-volume, cost-effective production

Conduct mechanical analysis at an appropriate level of fidelity (from hand calculations to finite element analysis) to support design trades, optimizations, and decision-making for novel mechanical systems

Demonstrate extreme ownership of the execution and outcomes of design, development, testing, and launch milestones across the hardware lifecycle

Qualification

CAD softwareFinite element analysisMechanical analysisMechatronicsProgrammingInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of experience using computer aided drafting (CAD) software (e.g. NX, CATIA, or ProE) (internship/project experience is applicable)

1+ years of experience with finite element analysis (FEA) (internship/project experience is applicable)

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

Preferred

1+ years of engineering experience working in complex, multi-disciplinary design and build projects (internship experience is applicable)

2+ years of engineering experience (internships, student projects & teams, extracurricular project experience, and professional experience qualify)

Strong experience using CAD for both modeling and GD&T compliant manufacturing drawings

Project and/or research-based experience conducting detailed thermal or mechanical analysis with FEA software (e.g. ANSYS, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, etc.)

Experience in mechatronics or other cross disciplinary combination of mechanical, electrical, and software skill sets

Prior programming experience (Python, Matlab, C/C++, Excel, etc.)

Basic understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals

Interest in working at a nimble engineering organization that requires a scrappy, entrepreneurial approach to accomplish tasks within time & budget constraints

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with an enthusiasm for problem-solving