Satellite Mechanical Development Test Engineer

SpaceX; Redmond (WA); 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 vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Redmond is seeking a Mechanical Development Test Engineer to design and test systems for the Starlink project. This position demands strong attention to detail and familiarity with mechanical structures. Responsibilities include creating test concepts and managing integration, with qualifications including a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and industry experience. Compensation ranges from $95,000 to $130,000, coupled with numerous benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of industry experience in engineering.
• Experience with hydraulic, thermal, and electromechanical systems.
• Hands-on design and fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Create test stand concepts and fabrication drawings.
• Supervise the integration of test stands.
• Develop test requirements with flight engineering team.

Skills

Mechanical structures design

Attention to detail

Test instrumentation

Programming skills (Python, JavaScript)

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Unigraphics (NX)

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Job description

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Redmond is seeking a Mechanical Development Test Engineer to design and test systems for the Starlink project. This position demands strong attention to detail and familiarity with mechanical structures. Responsibilities include creating test concepts and managing integration, with qualifications including a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and industry experience. Compensation ranges from $95,000 to $130,000, coupled with numerous benefits and opportunities for professional growth.