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Electric Propulsion Engineer, Mechanical - (Starlink)

SpaceX· Satellite Bus Engineering
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Redmond, WA$100k - $120kFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Mechanical engineer responsible for end-to-end design, analysis, test, build and on-orbit life cycle of Starlink propulsion hardware, collaborating with plasma physics, avionics, and electrical teams.

Responsibilities

  • Solve complex mechanical, thermal, magnetic, and fluid system problems on space grade hardware that enables satellites to move in space
  • Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and on-orbit operation for the Starlink constellation
  • Work closely with partner domains including thermal, materials, electrical, mechanical, software and GNC groups
  • Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization; rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform system trades and steer product direction
  • Drive holistic DFM to reduce part count, error-proof fabrication and integration, and maintain production metrics
  • Establish an efficient product lifecycle from supply chain to final integration; design and realize an efficient in-house production line
  • Perform vacuum chamber tests, performance characterization, and environmental tests to validate analysis and criteria
  • Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, analysis, assembly, launch, and on-orbit performance
  • Perform root cause investigations to understand failures and disposition non-conformances
  • Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
  • 1+ years of industry experience (internships/co-ops can apply)

Skills

Required:Engineering design and analysisProject lifecycle management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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