Mechanical Engineer, Satellite Harnessing (Starlink)

SpaceX
Redmond
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 100,000 - 140,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Teamwork","Attention to detail","Organizational skills","Written communication","Oral communication"]

Design and qualify Starlink wire harnesses end-to-end on the Starlink team, from concept and component selection through production documentation and system integration. Develop electro-mechanical harness designs in 3D NX CAD, produce electrical schematics for flight and qualification, and drive mechanical assemblies to closure through integration trades. Perform thermal/mechanical/electrical analyses and testing to support qualification, while collaborating with production teams and delivering clear design reviews.

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SpaceX
2 months ago

Mechanical Engineer, Satellite Harnessing (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Design and qualify Starlink wire harnesses end-to-end on the Starlink team, from concept and component selection through production documentation and system integration. Develop electro-mechanical harness designs in 3D NX CAD, produce electrical schematics for flight and qualification, and drive mechanical assemblies to closure through integration trades. Perform thermal/mechanical/electrical analyses and testing to support qualification, while collaborating with production teams and delivering clear design reviews.
Location: Redmond
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop the electro-mechanical design of wire harnesses across Starlink vehicles.
  • •Create harness design solutions in 3D NX CAD and manage technical trade studies aligned to requirements and internal standards.
  • •Generate electrical schematics to support flight and qualification designs.
  • •Own vehicle-level harnessing mechanical assemblies and drive integration trades to closure.
  • •Perform analysis and physical testing of harnessing for thermal, loads, vibration, and shock to support flight qualification.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 100,000 - 140,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceParental LeavePaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
  • •Experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
  • •Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
  • •Experience with wire harness 3D design, installation drawings, formboard creation, wiring diagrams, and 3D modeling/analysis of assemblies and enclosures.
  • •1+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably including team lead experience (including internships).
Experience:1+ yearsAerospace
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:TeamworkAttention to detailOrganizational skillsWritten communicationOral communication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Siemens NXTeamcenterCADFEA

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

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
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