Ground-Station Mechanical Design Engineer – Gateways (Starlink)

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Texas is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on the Starlink project, focusing on the design and development of advanced ground stations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 1+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in CAD software. This role requires a self-motivated individual who can work effectively under tight deadlines. Competitive salary and dynamic work environment included.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience designing, building, and testing hardware.
• Experience with CAD and/or FEA software.
• Understanding of RF and antenna hardware preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware from conceptual design through production.
• Rapidly iterate on designs and testing.
• Collaborate on requirements and drive system-level optimization.
• Establish product lifecycle efficiency.
• Perform environmental testing on hardware.
• Work with partner teams on manufacturing procedures.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Texas is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on the Starlink project, focusing on the design and development of advanced ground stations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 1+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in CAD software. This role requires a self-motivated individual who can work effectively under tight deadlines. Competitive salary and dynamic work environment included.