Mechanical Engineer, Test Hardware Development (Starlink)

MECHANICAL ENGINEER, TEST HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT (STARLINK)

The Starlink team designs, builds, and operates the most complex on orbit communications system in the world. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to design and build mechanical, fluid, and electrical systems required to enable successful high-volume production of the Starlink satellites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to understand and drive requirements for production and development testing of highly complex spaceflight hardware
• Design fixtures, mechanisms, fluid systems and other types of hardware to support safe, efficient, and reliable testing of satellite systems
• Create detailed documentation for test systems including engineering drawings and schematics 
• Utilize hand calculations and tools such as FEA to inform and validate design decisions
• Balance multiple high-priority projects through effective time management and communication
• Demonstrate extreme ownership of all project phases from initial concept to final commissioning and operation
• Work closely with technicians to build, assemble, and operate test systems
• Review data to understand and validate performance of test systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of engineering design experience (internships, student projects, extracurricular project experience, and professional experience qualify)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in a laboratory or industrial setting requiring hands-on work, attention to detail, and high regard for safety
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes and hands-on experience machining parts using standard equipment such as mills, lathes, CNC machines
• Experience with optical and opto-mechanical hardware and systems
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems
• Experience applying GD&T
• Basic understanding of industrial electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
• Experience working effectively across multi-disciplinary teams
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic proficiency with Python or other programming language

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:          

Mechanical Engineer, Test Hardware Development/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year       

Mechanical Engineer, Test Hardware Development/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year         

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive 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, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.