Senior Mechanical Engineer, Starlink Gateways

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Texas is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to manage the development of advanced ground station antennas for Starlink. This role involves hardware ownership from design to production and requires extensive experience in hardware development and electrical engineering. The ideal candidate has a strong background in RF hardware and CAD tools. This position offers a chance to work on pioneering technology addressing global internet needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, building, and testing hardware.
• Experience with PCB layout and PCBA mechanical design.
• Knowledge in selecting materials and manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware from conceptual design through production.
• Iterate designs and tests to guide product direction.
• Collaborate on requirements for system optimization.
• Perform environmental testing to validate designs.
• Work with teams to develop manufacturing procedures.

Skills

Experience designing and testing RF or antenna hardware

Experience with fast-paced hardware development

Self-motivated

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

CAD software

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Texas is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to manage the development of advanced ground station antennas for Starlink. This role involves hardware ownership from design to production and requires extensive experience in hardware development and electrical engineering. The ideal candidate has a strong background in RF hardware and CAD tools. This position offers a chance to work on pioneering technology addressing global internet needs.