Mechanical Design Engineer, Gateways (Starlink)
Mechanical Design Engineer, Gateways (Starlink)
Mechanical Design Engineer, Gateways (Starlink)
SpaceX
SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for its Starlink project, which involves designing and building advanced ground station antennas that deliver internet from the ground to satellites. The role requires ownership of complex hardware and system design, focusing on high-precision, low-cost, and reliable solutions for various environmental conditions.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Experience in mechanical design and analysis
- Proficiency in CAD software for design and modeling
- Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Responsibility
- Own hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production and ground station deployment and operation
- Rapidly iterate on designs, analysis, and test to inform high-level system trades and steer overall product direction
- Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization
- Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain all the way through final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality; work closely with partner teams to design and realize an efficient in-house production line
- Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance to design criteria
