Mechanical Engineer, Gateway Ground Stations (Starlink)
Description For Mechanical Engineer, Gateway Ground Stations (Starlink)
SpaceX is revolutionizing space technology with the ambitious goal of enabling human life on Mars. As part of their Starlink initiative, they're building the world's largest network of ground station antennas to provide global internet connectivity. The Mechanical Engineer role for Gateway Ground Stations is crucial in maintaining and improving this infrastructure.
The position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology while solving complex hardware and software challenges. You'll be part of a fast-paced team responsible for diagnosing and resolving issues affecting site and antenna availability, requiring both hands-on engineering skills and software expertise.
This role is perfect for engineers who thrive in cross-disciplinary environments and enjoy practical problem-solving. You'll work with state-of-the-art technology, developing solutions that directly impact the future of global communications. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to SpaceX's mission of making humanity a multi-planetary species.
The ideal candidate will bring strong engineering fundamentals and a passion for learning. You'll have opportunities to work with various teams, develop innovative solutions, and see your impact in real-world applications. The role offers excellent growth potential within one of the most innovative companies in the space industry.
Responsibilities For Mechanical Engineer, Gateway Ground Stations (Starlink)
- Diagnose performance and reliability issues through telemetry, testing, and hands-on debugging
- Develop fixes, prove them out in the field, and train field specialists in procedures
- Build software solutions to monitor gateway and site health and improve hardware autonomy
- Work across teams to eliminate failure modes through hardware, software, and operations changes
Requirements For Mechanical Engineer, Gateway Ground Stations (Starlink)
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar STEM discipline
- 1+ year of experience working on hardware focused controls, electrical, or mechanical engineering projects
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)
- Willing to travel 0-25% of the time
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Benefits For Mechanical Engineer, Gateway Ground Stations (Starlink)
- Long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, long-term cash awards)
- 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 paid vacation
- 10+ paid holidays per year
- 5 days sick leave per year
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