Aviation Systems Engineer – Starlink Hardware

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Aviation Integration (Starlink) to own flight hardware from concept through production and in‑flight operation for aircraft installations.

You will lead design reviews, perform hand calculations, FEA, and CAD analyses, and coordinate with FAA designees to certify components while driving cost, quality, and schedule. This fast-paced role requires collaboration with electrical teams and 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Experience with CAD and FEA software.
• Experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, and test.

Responsibilities

• Develop integration design packages from survey through qualification.
• Own Starlink Aviation hardware from design through production and aircraft installation.
• Perform design analyses including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with FAA designees to certify components.
• Generate production drawings using GD&T and perform tolerance analysis.
• Manage product delivery from conception to launch.
• Balance cost, complexity, and quality in in-house production lines.
• Conduct environmental and performance testing to validate criteria.

Skills

CAD software

FEA

3D CAD

GD&T

Mechanical design

PCB layout

Programming

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

NX

Job description

SpaceX in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Aviation Integration (Starlink) to own flight hardware from concept through production and in‑flight operation for aircraft installations.

You will lead design reviews, perform hand calculations, FEA, and CAD analyses, and coordinate with FAA designees to certify components while driving cost, quality, and schedule. This fast-paced role requires collaboration with electrical teams and 25% travel.