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Mechanical Design Engineer, Production (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite Integration and Test
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Redmond, WA$100k - $165kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Design and develop structures, mechanisms and automation equipment for high-volume production of Starlink satellites, ground stations, and space hardware. Own projects from concept to fabrication and production bring-up, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to optimize for pace and impact.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop structures, mechanisms and automation equipment to enable high volume production of Starlink Satellites
  • Demonstrate extreme ownership of projects through their entire lifecycle, from initial concept generation through fabrication and production bring-up
  • Balance simultaneous projects of varying scope and complexity in a fast-paced environment
  • Partner with flight design and production teams to develop the satellite, factory and production processes in parallel
  • Solve complex, open-ended problems with an emphasis on speed of execution and efficiency
  • Hone your organizational skills as you coordinate with internal SpaceX resources and external vendors and maintain a project schedule and budget
  • Assemble and commission the equipment you design

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • +1 year of experience designing mechanical systems using 3D CAD software and 2D drawings

Skills

Required:3D CAD design
Nice to have:Structural design and analysisCustom machine design and electromechanical systemsDesign for manufacturability and design for assemblyGD&T and drafting standardsManufacturing processes and machiningSiemens UGS/NX and TeamcenterFinite element analysisManufacturing process development and facility/layouts

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks)
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time in Washington State
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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