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Mechanical Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX· Satellite Bus Engineering
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Redmond, WA$100k - $140kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Mechanical design engineer for SpaceX Starlink satellites, solving structural, thermal, and electromechanical problems across the full design lifecycle from ideation to production and on-orbit operation. Placement on sub-teams is determined during interviewing.

Responsibilities

  • Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and on-orbit operation for the Starlink constellation
  • Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization
  • Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high level systems trades and steer overall product direction
  • Drive holistic DFM to create elegant designs with a focus on piece part and process count reductions, error proofing at every step of fabrication and integration, and consistent performance and production metrics
  • Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain all the way through final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality; work closely with partner teams to design and realize an efficient in-house production line
  • Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance to design criteria
  • Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, assembly, and launch
  • 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 professional experience (including internships) with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing

Skills

Required:CAD and FEA softwareMechanical design and analysis

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick time (Washington State)
  • shuttle services from select Seattle locations to Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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