Mechanical Design Engineer, Production (Starlink)

SpaceX
Redmond
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 100,000 - 165,000 annuallyFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Organizational skills","Extreme ownership","Problem-solving","Speed of execution","Efficiency"]

Design the factory of the future for Starlink by creating structures, mechanisms, and automation equipment that enable high-volume satellite and ground-station production. Own high-impact projects from concept through fabrication and production bring-up on timelines measured in months. Collaborate with flight design and production teams, coordinate with internal resources and external vendors, and assemble/commission designed equipment while optimizing for execution speed and overall impact.

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SpaceX
SpaceX
1 month ago

Mechanical Design Engineer, Production (Starlink)

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Job Summary

Design the factory of the future for Starlink by creating structures, mechanisms, and automation equipment that enable high-volume satellite and ground-station production. Own high-impact projects from concept through fabrication and production bring-up on timelines measured in months. Collaborate with flight design and production teams, coordinate with internal resources and external vendors, and assemble/commission designed equipment while optimizing for execution speed and overall impact.
Location: Redmond
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and develop structures, mechanisms, and automation equipment for high-volume production of Starlink satellites.
  • •Drive projects end-to-end from concept generation through fabrication and production bring-up.
  • •Balance multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • •Partner with flight design and production teams to develop satellite, factory, and production processes in parallel.
  • •Coordinate internal resources and external vendors to maintain project schedules and budgets, and assemble/commission designed equipment.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 100,000 - 165,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kPaid Parental

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
  • •+1 year designing mechanical systems using 3D CAD software and 2D drawings.
  • •Prior experience with structural design and analysis.
  • •Experience with custom machine design and electromechanical systems (e.g., motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings).
  • •Ability to perform structures hand calculations and apply design for manufacturability/assembly to move from development to high-volume production.
Experience:1+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Organizational skillsExtreme ownershipProblem-solvingSpeed of executionEfficiency
Languages:English
Tech Stack:3D CADSiemens Unigraphics (UGS/NX)Teamcenter CAD/PDMFEMAPNASTRAN SolverANSYS WorkbenchNX Advance SimulationGD&TCNCMillsLathesManual machining

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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