Mechanical Engineer, AI Satellite Systems

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own hardware for the Starmind constellation, from concept through production and on-orbit operation. You’ll help drive design criteria, requirements, and system-level optimization while iterating quickly to support rapid decision-making and production ramp.

The role emphasizes extreme ownership, DFM for high-volume production, and close collaboration with partner teams to deliver cost-effective, reliable hardware for deployable radiators, solar arrays,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
• 1+ years of professional experience (including internships) with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and on-orbit operation for the Starmind constellation.
• Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization.
• Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high level systems trades and steer overall product direction.
• Design for extreme high volume - drive holistic DFM to create elegant designs with a focus on piece part and process count reductions, error proofing at every step of fabrication and integration, and consistent performance and production metrics.
• Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain all the way through final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality; work closely with partner teams to design and realize an efficient in-house production line
• Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance to design criteria
• Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, assembly, and launch
• Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production

Skills

Mechanical design

DFM optimization

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NX CAD

FEA software

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own hardware for the Starmind constellation, from concept through production and on-orbit operation. You’ll help drive design criteria, requirements, and system-level optimization while iterating quickly to support rapid decision-making and production ramp.

The role emphasizes extreme ownership, DFM for high-volume production, and close collaboration with partner teams to deliver cost-effective, reliable hardware for deployable radiators, solar arrays,