Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink)
Description For Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink)
SpaceX, a pioneering space technology company founded with the vision of making humanity a multi-planetary species, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Starlink consumer hardware team in Austin. This role represents a unique opportunity to work on the world's largest satellite constellation project, currently serving over 4 million users worldwide with high-speed internet.
The position involves leading the development of sophisticated yet user-friendly consumer hardware products for Starlink's diverse customer base, which includes teachers in remote Amazon regions, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads, emergency responders, and commercial airlines. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of bridging the digital divide by creating products that bring internet connectivity to underserved communities globally.
Your responsibilities will span the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept through high-volume production. You'll lead creative, multi-disciplinary projects that encompass both product design and manufacturing process development. This includes designing robot end effectors, developing control systems, and implementing automation solutions to ensure efficient, high-quality production.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of mechanical/electromechanical experience, with proven expertise in CAD software and manufacturing processes. You'll need strong analytical skills, practical experience with complex mechanical systems, and the ability to balance technical sophistication with user-friendly design. The role offers competitive compensation ($125,000-$175,000) plus extensive benefits, including equity opportunities and comprehensive healthcare.
This position offers the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while making a tangible impact on global internet accessibility. You'll be part of a team that's not just building products, but revolutionizing how the world connects. The role demands high standards and occasional long hours, but offers the reward of working on truly meaningful projects at one of the world's most innovative companies.
Responsibilities For Sr. 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
- Design and develop production lines including robot end effector design and automation programming
- Refine the production system to create high-rate, high-yield, and reliable processes
- Establish efficient product lifecycle balancing cost, complexity, and quality
Requirements For Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink)
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
- 5+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing
- Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
- Understanding of GD&T and mechanical engineering fundamentals
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and communication skills
- Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (ITAR requirements)
- Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary
Benefits For Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink)
- Company stock and stock options
- 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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