SpaceX · 16 hours ago
Mechanical Development Test Engineer - Satellites (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company, and they are seeking a Mechanical Development Test Engineer for their Starlink project. The role involves designing and implementing test equipment, conducting development tests, and ensuring the reliability of next-generation hardware for the satellite system.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create test stand concepts, fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and instrumentation lists
Design and analyze structures, fluid systems, and mechanisms
Supervise the integration of test stands including fabrication, mechanical assembly and data/control systems
Operate test stands with great attention to detail (tests have very little margin for error, so attention to detail is a crucial and essential characteristic of a development test engineer)
Develop test requirements with the flight engineering team, develop a design solution that meets or exceeds those requirements, and drive the campaign to closure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of industry experience (co-ops/internships can apply)
Must be willing to travel as needed, up to 25% to other SpaceX sites
Ability to work at elevated heights occasionally (scissor lifts and articulated boom lifts)
Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
Must be available to work extended hours and some 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
Preferred
Involvement with an extracurricular project team designing and building mechanical structures and/or high-pressure systems
Professional experience designing and analyzing mechanical structures
Experience with hydraulic, thermal, structural, electromechanical, high pressure, and vacuum systems
Experience with basic test instrumentation and control components such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid valves, and encoders
Experience with Unigraphics (NX)
Experience performing finite element analysis (FEA)
Experience with steel and/or aluminum weldment design and analysis
Experience with high pressure (up to 30,000 psi) fluid system design and analysis
Experience working with lithium-ion batteries
Demonstrated understanding of structural and mechanical first principles analysis
Demonstrated full-cycle ownership of a hardware project from concept to implementation
Hands-on experience with testing, data acquisition, and troubleshooting issues
Hands-on design and fabrication experience
Basic programming skills (Python, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS preferred)
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
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
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
2026-01-01Undisclosed
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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