Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Satellites — Production Focus

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is looking for a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer for its team in Redmond, WA. This position involves designing the future factory for mass satellite production, developing structures and automation equipment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience, particularly in CAD software and systems design. Benefits include a salary range of $130,000 - $180,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, vacation time, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience designing mechanical systems using CAD software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including CNC machining.

Responsibilities

• Design structures and automation equipment for production of satellites.
• Manage projects from concept through production.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

3D CAD software

Design for manufacturability

Custom machine design

Finite element analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Siemens Unigraphics (UGS/NX)

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is looking for a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer for its team in Redmond, WA. This position involves designing the future factory for mass satellite production, developing structures and automation equipment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience, particularly in CAD software and systems design. Benefits include a salary range of $130,000 - $180,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, vacation time, and more.