Senior Mechanical Designer, Starlink Consumer Hardware

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer for Starlink in Bastrop, TX. This role involves leading the design and development of innovative consumer hardware for Starlink while ensuring high field reliability and low production costs. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, extensive experience in mechanical design, and proficiency in CAD tools. Candidates must be US citizens or residents due to export regulations. SpaceX offers a dynamic work environment focused on advancing global internet access.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical design.
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Starlink consumer hardware.
• Collaborate on requirements and drive system-level optimization.
• Refine production systems for high-rate, reliable processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD software

Team leadership

Failure mode analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NX CAD software

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer for Starlink in Bastrop, TX. This role involves leading the design and development of innovative consumer hardware for Starlink while ensuring high field reliability and low production costs. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, extensive experience in mechanical design, and proficiency in CAD tools. Candidates must be US citizens or residents due to export regulations. SpaceX offers a dynamic work environment focused on advancing global internet access.