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Mechanical Engineer, Electro-mechanical (Starlink)

SpaceX is expanding the Starlink ground segment and seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in electro-mechanical hardware and vacuum electronics to own hardware from concept through high-volume production. The role focuses on designing manufacturable systems, developing materials and processes, performing environmental and performance testing, and working cross-functionally to scale reliable ground station hardware.

Skills

  • Mechanical and electromechanical design and analysis
  • Prototype fabrication and hands-on assembly/testing
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and scaling to high volume
  • Materials selection and high-temperature processing knowledge
  • Experience with environmental and performance qualification testing

Responsibilities

  • Own hardware from conceptual design through production and operational support
  • Design factory layouts and processes for rapid, low-cost manufacturing of vacuum technology
  • Develop, characterize, and qualify new materials and processing methods
  • Iterate on designs with analysis and test to inform system-level tradeoffs
  • Define design criteria and collaborate on requirements to optimize system performance
  • Establish product lifecycle and supply chain processes through final integration
  • Perform environmental and performance testing to validate designs and compliance
  • Collaborate with partner teams to create novel manufacturing and assembly procedures

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a STEM discipline (required)
  • Master's degree in engineering or related technical discipline (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Access to company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time per Washington State law
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations
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