Electro-Mechanical Hardware Engineer — Space RF

Spacex; Redmond; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Company shuttle

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Electro-Mechanical (Starlink) to own hardware development for TWTA assemblies and to lead manufacturing process improvements. You will partner with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver reliable, cost-effective vacuum electronics.

Responsibilities include testing, qualification, and ensuring design-to-manufacturing alignment while maintaining high standards for performance and reliability. The role requires hands-on problem solving at pace.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated full-cycle ownership of hardware projects.
• Knowledge of materials processing and solid mechanics.
• Strong communication and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Design factory and processes for rapid, reliable manufacturing of vacuum tech.
• Develop novel manufacturing procedures with partner teams.
• Manage new product intro and production processes for TWTA assemblies.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement improvements for reliability.
• Provide design feedback to improve manufacturability and cost.
• Perform environmental and performance testing to validate criteria.
• Take ownership of product outcomes through development and production.

Skills

Full-cycle ownership

Materials science fundamentals

Solid mechanics

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Braze processing

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Electro-Mechanical (Starlink) to own hardware development for TWTA assemblies and to lead manufacturing process improvements. You will partner with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver reliable, cost-effective vacuum electronics.

Responsibilities include testing, qualification, and ensuring design-to-manufacturing alignment while maintaining high standards for performance and reliability. The role requires hands-on problem solving at pace.