Mechanical Engineer — Satellite Harnessing for Starlink

Spacex; Redmond (WA); On-site; AUD 131,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Satellite Harnessing (Starlink) based in Redmond, WA. You will own harness design from concept and component selection through production, qualification and system integration.

This multidisciplinary role provides exposure to the Starlink vehicle and the opportunity to help maximize spacecraft reliability and performance. You will develop electro‑mechanical wire harnesses in NX CAD, generate electrical schematics for flight and qualification designs, own

Responsibilities

• Develop the electro-mechanical design of wire harnesses within our family of Starlink vehicles
• Develop harness design solutions within a 3D NX CAD environment, and manage technical trade studies to meet stakeholder objectives as well as adhere to internal design standards and requirements
• Generate electrical schematics to support both flight and qualification designs
• Own vehicle-level harnessing mechanical assemblies and drive to closure all systems integration trades related to those assemblies
• Perform analysis and physical testing (both mechanical and electrical) of harnessing with respect to thermal, loads, vibration and shock to ensure full qualification for flight
• Document and communicate the design, analysis and testing results thoroughly and clearly via design reviews
• Create and release on schedule, appropriate harnessing manufacturing documentation and drawings
• Interface with harness production and integration teams to ensure final harness designs can be produced and installed on schedule in accordance with overall project goals
• Perform R&D investigations and trade studies to

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Satellite Harnessing (Starlink) based in Redmond, WA. You will own harness design from concept and component selection through production, qualification and system integration.

This multidisciplinary role provides exposure to the Starlink vehicle and the opportunity to help maximize spacecraft reliability and performance. You will develop electro‑mechanical wire harnesses in NX CAD, generate electrical schematics for flight and qualification designs, own