Lead Mechanical Engineer, Consumer Hardware & Production

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SpaceX is looking for a Mechanical Engineer for its Austin location, focusing on developing high-volume consumer hardware for Starlink. You'll drive projects from design to production while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualified candidates will need at least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and CAD experience, alongside strong communication skills. The role offers a salary range of $95,000 - $130,000 annually with comprehensive benefits including stock options and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing.
• Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from design through production ramp.

Responsibilities

• Own consumer hardware from conceptual design through production and launch.
• Develop design criteria and optimize systems.
• Test and iterate products for reliability and performance.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Mechanical design analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

3D CAD (NX preferred)

Job description

SpaceX is looking for a Mechanical Engineer for its Austin location, focusing on developing high-volume consumer hardware for Starlink. You'll drive projects from design to production while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualified candidates will need at least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and CAD experience, alongside strong communication skills. The role offers a salary range of $95,000 - $130,000 annually with comprehensive benefits including stock options and paid vacation.