New Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Hardware & Production

Spacex; Bastrop (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is hiring a New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical for Starlink. You will join multiple mechanical teams to design, test, and optimize hardware destined for high-volume production and deployment globally.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in engineering and 1+ years in mechanical/electromechanical design, with graduation in 2026 or 2027. Strong CAD/FEA skills, GD&T, and collaboration across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in engineering; graduating 2026 or 2027.
• Experience in mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis or manufacturing.
• Strong communication and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own Starlink hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production.
• Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization.
• Design and develop production lines, including robot end effector design and automation.
• Refine production system for high-rate, high-yield, reliable processes.
• Identify trends for output, quality, and manufacturability improvements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical system problems and coordinate maintenance.

Skills

GD&T

Mechanical fundamentals

Structural analysis

Failure analysis

CAD

FEA software

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

CAD

FEA

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is hiring a New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical for Starlink. You will join multiple mechanical teams to design, test, and optimize hardware destined for high-volume production and deployment globally.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in engineering and 1+ years in mechanical/electromechanical design, with graduation in 2026 or 2027. Strong CAD/FEA skills, GD&T, and collaboration across teams are essential.