Mechanical Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink)

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and deploying Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system.
$95,000 - $130,000
Embedded
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
1+ year of experience
Space · Telecommunications

Description For Mechanical Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink)

SpaceX, founded with the vision of exploring the stars, is at the forefront of space technology development. Their current focus includes Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation providing fast, reliable internet to over 4 million users globally. As a Mechanical Engineer for Consumer Hardware (Starlink) at SpaceX, you'll be part of a team designing sophisticated yet user-friendly hardware for a diverse customer base. This role involves leading creative, multi-disciplinary projects, designing both consumer products and manufacturing facilities. You'll be responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from conceptual design to high-volume production and public launch. The position requires expertise in CAD and FEA software, along with experience in mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing. You'll work on optimizing production systems, ensuring high field reliability, and collaborating with partner teams to create efficient in-house production lines. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to SpaceX's mission of making internet accessible to underserved areas worldwide, working on products used by teachers in remote Amazon regions, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads, emergency responders, and various commercial and residential users. Join SpaceX to be part of a team ushering in the next era of internet connectivity and making a global impact.

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Responsibilities For Mechanical Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink)

  • Own Starlink consumer hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and public launch
  • Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization
  • Test and iterate on products to enable high field reliability and performance in all environments and use cases
  • Design and develop production lines, including robot end effector design, process development, control system design, and automation programming
  • Refine the production system to create high-rate, high-yield, and reliable processes
  • Establish an efficient product lifecycle balancing cost, complexity, and quality

Requirements For Mechanical Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink)

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
  • 1+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing
  • U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (due to ITAR requirements)

Benefits For Mechanical Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink)

401k
Dental Insurance
Equity
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
  • Long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • 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
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • 5 days of sick leave per year for exempt employees

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