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Mechanical Engineer (Starlink Components)

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite PCB Production Engineering
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Redmond, WA$100k - $115kPosted 5mo ago

About the role

Mechanical engineers design, build, and implement test systems to support development, qualification, and acceptance testing of flight hardware for Starlink satellites. Role focuses on designing and implementing machines for testing satellite components and validating that components meet vehicle requirements through specialized machinery and tooling for factory and test labs.

Responsibilities

  • Own the design, development, build, and implementation of custom equipment for testing satellite components. This includes mechanical design, thermal system design, or fluid system design.
  • Work with a cross-discipline team including electrical, mechanical, controls and software engineers to develop integrated test systems.
  • Collaborate with production personnel, engineering teams, and leadership to advance the factory as required to meet rate, development and reliability goals.
  • Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed of execution and efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline

Skills

Required:Mechanical designCross-disciplinary collaboration

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards)
  • Bonus potential and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Sick leave (5 days per year for exempt employees)
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon–Fri)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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