Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Gateways (Starlink)
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Gateways (Starlink)
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Gateways (Starlink)
SpaceX
SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer for its Starlink project, focusing on the design and development of advanced ground station antennas that deliver internet from the ground to satellites. The role involves overseeing hardware design from conception to production, ensuring high performance and reliability in various conditions.
Qualification
- Experience in mechanical design engineering, particularly in high-precision and high-performance systems
- Proficiency in materials science, including composites and manufacturing technology
- Strong analytical skills for design iteration and system optimization
- Ability to manage product lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Experience with environmental and performance testing methodologies
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
