Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Satellite Hardware

Spacex

Bastrop (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX, seeks a new graduate mechanical engineer to join Starlink’s growing teams designing and manufacturing terrestrial hardware and satellite systems. You will own hardware from concept through production, set design criteria, and help drive system optimization while collaborating with design, manufacturing, and test teams.

The role emphasizes GD&T, CAD/FEA, and manufacturability. You’ll contribute to high-rate production lines and continuous improvement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
Graduating in 2026 or 2027.
1+ years of mechanical design, analysis or manufacturing experience.
Strong GD&T and design-for-manufacturability knowledge.

Responsibilities

Own Starlink hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production.
Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization.
Design and develop production lines that manufacture your product, including robot end effector design, process development, control system design, automation programming, and more.
Refine the production system to create high-rate, high-yield, and reliable processes.
Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability.
Troubleshoot mechanical system problems, formulate maintenance protocols, service schedules, and coordinate material procurement for machinery upkeep.
Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems.