Starlink Electric Propulsion Engineer

SpaceX; Union Hill-Novelty Hill (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Vacation time

Holidays

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an Electric Propulsion Engineer, Mechanical for Starlink, responsible for end-to-end propulsion hardware design, analysis, testing and on-orbit life cycle. You will oversee hardware from concept to production and work with plasma physics, avionics, and electrical engineers to advance propulsion tech.

Responsibilities include solving complex mechanical, thermal and fluid problems, and driving system-level optimization, DFMA, and robust production processes while ensuring on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
• 1+ years of industry experience (internships/co-ops can apply).
• Master's degree and 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design/analysis are preferred.
• Hands-on experience with propulsion systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex mechanical, thermal, magnetic, and fluid system problems on space-grade hardware.
• Own hardware from conceptual design through production and on-orbit operation.
• Collaborate with thermal, materials, electrical, mechanical, software and GNC groups.
• Develop design criteria and drive system-level optimization.
• Drive DFMA and reduce part count while ensuring quality and performance.
• Establish product lifecycle from supply chain to final integration.
• Perform vacuum chamber tests and environmental tests to validate designs.
• Own delivery timelines from conception to on-orbit performance.
• Conduct root cause investigations and disposition non-conformances.
• Demonstrate ownership of product outcomes throughout development.

Skills

CAD

FEA software

Python

MATLAB

GD&T concepts

Fluid dynamics

Finite element

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

CNC mill/lathe

Welding

Castings

Additive manufacturing

DFMA

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an Electric Propulsion Engineer, Mechanical for Starlink, responsible for end-to-end propulsion hardware design, analysis, testing and on-orbit life cycle. You will oversee hardware from concept to production and work with plasma physics, avionics, and electrical engineers to advance propulsion tech.

Responsibilities include solving complex mechanical, thermal and fluid problems, and driving system-level optimization, DFMA, and robust production processes while ensuring on-time