Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
$130,000–$180,000 year
On-site · Redmond, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Design and develop high-volume satellite structures, mechanisms, and automation equipment for SpaceX Starlink production. Own projects from concept through fabrication and production bring-up, balancing multiple parallel efforts in a fast-paced environment. Partner with flight design and production teams to advance satellite, factory, and production processes; perform structural design and analysis, create machine tooling, and ensure manufacturability and assembly efficiency. Lead hands-on assembly/commissioning of equipment, apply GD&T and CAD/CAx tools (3D CAD, 2D drawings, FEM/FEA), and operate within manufacturing process development and facility layouts. Requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 5+ years of mechanical design experience, and proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., NX/UGS, Teamcenter, ANSYS/Nastran, FEMAP). ITAR compliance is required for eligibility; on-site in Redmond, WA.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 5+ years of professional experience in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience with 3D CAD software and 2D drawings
Additional Requirements
- ITAR compliance required: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
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