Industrial Designer — Connected Hardware & Prototyping

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Industrial Designer for the Starlink team to shape consumer products and experiences across design, manufacturing, and innovation. You will drive the full design process from concept to production, collaborating with engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver functional hardware.

The role emphasizes bold design, rapid prototyping, and strong visualization skills, with attention to ergonomic and usability considerations and a focus on production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in design (industrial, transportation, product, architecture).
• 1+ years of professional experience in industrial/transportation design.
• Strong 3D modeling and visualization skills required.

Responsibilities

• Translate design strategy into bold, feasible, visually compelling concepts.
• Ideate, prototype, and iterate using 3D printing and physical mockups.
• Address ergonomic, mechanical, and usability challenges with refined solutions.
• Deliver high-fidelity surface modeling and renderings for design reviews.
• Provide design direction and feedback through all product stages.
• Communicate decisions clearly and support engineering milestones.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to mature prototypes.
• Improve prototyping processes, tools, and capabilities for faster development.

Skills

3D modeling

NX

Rhino

SolidWorks

Sketching

Visualization

Prototyping

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in design/related field

Tools

3D printing

Virtual prototyping

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Industrial Designer for the Starlink team to shape consumer products and experiences across design, manufacturing, and innovation. You will drive the full design process from concept to production, collaborating with engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver functional hardware.

The role emphasizes bold design, rapid prototyping, and strong visualization skills, with attention to ergonomic and usability considerations and a focus on production readiness.