SpaceX · 14 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer (Starlink Components)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yrSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Mechanical Engineer (Starlink Components) will design, build, and implement test systems for satellite components, ensuring they meet vehicle requirements through specialized machinery and tooling.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the design, development, build, and implementation of custom equipment for testing satellite components. This includes mechanical design, thermal system design, or fluid system design
Work with a cross-discipline team including electrical, mechanical, controls and software engineers to develop integrated test systems
Collaborate with production personnel, engineering teams, and leadership to advance the factory as required to meet rate, development and reliability goals
Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed of execution and efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
Preferred
Experience with CAD software design package (e.g. NX, CATIA, or ProE) and PLM/PDM software (e.g. Teamcenter)
Experience with custom machine design; electromechanical systems, motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, lifting/rigging, etc
Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience
Experience with manufacturing process development, facility/line layouts and common inspection methods
Experience with production tooling or product design in either prototype or high-volume environments
Experience performing structural analysis in FEMAP, NASTRAN, ANSYS or NX Advance Simulation
Experience designing mechanisms, welded structures and mass efficient structures
Strong understanding and application of drafting standards and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) in creating drawings
Familiarity with mechanical engineering concepts, ability to read drawings and fluid system schematics
Ability to understand and implement solutions with an ‘end user' focus
Ability to adapt (incl. roles/responsibilities) while in a fast-paced, challenging work environment
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
Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 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
5 days of sick leave per year
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.
Founded in 2002
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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