SpaceX

2 months ago

Mechanical Engineer (Starlink Components)

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Job Summary

Design, build, and validate custom testing equipment for Starlink satellite components, working with cross-disciplinary teams to develop integrated test systems. Contribute to factory and lab readiness, addressing complex, fast-paced engineering challenges to meet performance, rate, and reliability goals in a high-volume aerospace environment.

Location: Redmond

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

•Design, develop, build, and implement custom equipment for testing satellite components, including mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems.
•Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, controls, and software engineers to develop integrated test systems.
•Work with production, engineering teams, and leadership to advance the factory to meet rate, development, and reliability goals.
•Solve complex, open-ended problems with speed of execution and efficiency.
•Travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary and adapt to site operational needs.

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or another engineering discipline.
•Experience with CAD software (NX, CATIA, or ProE) and PLM/PDM software (Teamcenter).
•Experience with custom machine design and electromechanical systems (motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, lifting/rigging).
•Knowledge of manufacturing process development, facility/line layouts, and inspection methods.
•Strong understanding of drafting standards and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and ability to read drawings and fluid system schematics.

Experience:AerospaceManufacturingSatellite

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingCollaborationTeamworkAttention to detail

Languages:English

Tech Stack:NXCATIAProETeamcenterFEMAPNASTRANANSYSNX Advance SimulationGD&T

Company Brief

SpaceX

Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Established Company

Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)

Funding: Series E+

Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States

Founded: 2002

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn

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SpaceX

2 months ago

Mechanical Engineer (Starlink Components)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 18 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Redmond

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

•Design, develop, build, and implement custom equipment for testing satellite components, including mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems.
•Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, controls, and software engineers to develop integrated test systems.
•Work with production, engineering teams, and leadership to advance the factory to meet rate, development, and reliability goals.
•Solve complex, open-ended problems with speed of execution and efficiency.
•Travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary and adapt to site operational needs.

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or another engineering discipline.
•Experience with CAD software (NX, CATIA, or ProE) and PLM/PDM software (Teamcenter).
•Experience with custom machine design and electromechanical systems (motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, lifting/rigging).
•Knowledge of manufacturing process development, facility/line layouts, and inspection methods.
•Strong understanding of drafting standards and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and ability to read drawings and fluid system schematics.

Experience:AerospaceManufacturingSatellite

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingCollaborationTeamworkAttention to detail

Languages:English

Tech Stack:NXCATIAProETeamcenterFEMAPNASTRANANSYSNX Advance SimulationGD&T

Company Brief

SpaceX

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Established Company

Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)

Funding: Series E+

Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States

Founded: 2002

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn