New Grad Mechanical Engineer: Space Hardware & Systems

SpaceX; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, MECHANICAL for Starlink/Starmind at the Bastrop site in Texas. You will design, develop, and scale hardware from concept to high-volume production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet aggressive timelines and quality goals.

The role emphasizes GD&T, CAD/FEA, and manufacturing processes, with opportunities to work on satellite and ground hardware across product design, gateway design, satellite design, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or another STEM discipline.
• 1+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing experience (internships/co-ops and clubs) applicable.
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027.
• Strong GD&T and mechanical fundamentals; understanding of failure modes in complex systems.
• Experience with CAD or finite element analysis software.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends to support milestones.

Responsibilities

• Own Starlink/Starmind hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production.
• Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization.
• Design and develop the production lines that manufacture your product, including robot end effector design, process development, control system design, automation programming, and more.
• Refine the production system to create high-rate, high-yield, and reliable processes.
• Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality, and cost of manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot mechanical system problems, formulate maintenance protocols, service schedules, and coordinate material procurement for machinery upkeep.
• Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems.

Skills

GD&T

CAD

FEA

Manufacturing know-how

Six Sigma

Failure analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or another STEM discipline

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

X-ray analysis

Polishing techniques

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

SpaceX is hiring a NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, MECHANICAL for Starlink/Starmind at the Bastrop site in Texas. You will design, develop, and scale hardware from concept to high-volume production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet aggressive timelines and quality goals.

The role emphasizes GD&T, CAD/FEA, and manufacturing processes, with opportunities to work on satellite and ground hardware across product design, gateway design, satellite design, and manufacturing teams.