Mechanical Engineer - Precision Machining (Starlink)

SpaceX • Woodinville, WA

113d • $95,000 - $130,000

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineer at Starlink you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. In this role you will be responsible for the manufacturing and quality systems surrounding tight tolerance machined hardware for the satellite RF systems. You will need to develop innovative manufacturing solutions to drive quality, takt time, and yield improvements on challenging timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of engineering design experience (internships, student projects, extracurricular project experience, and professional experience qualify)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems
• Hands on experience milling, turning, and/or CMM inspection
• Practical and programming experience with high precision metrology including CMM, Profilometer, interferometer, etc.
• Strong demonstrable experience using GD&T
• Basic understanding of industrial electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
• Experience working effectively across multi-disciplinary teams
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic proficiency with Python or other programming language
• Experience with full part life cycle from design through verification and production
• Demonstrated experience working in a high-rate production environment

Responsibilities

• Own product success for precision machined parts with single-digit micron tolerances
• Interface with design engineers and machinists to implement DFM feedback on new and current hardware iterations
• Aggressively implement process improvements to production processes to improve quality and throughput
• Create capital and facility justifications for large projects and process improvements. Own these projects through implementation and activation
• Own and develop quality plans for hardware covering dimensional inspection and functional testing
• Design and fabricate tooling for machining, assembly, and inspection stations

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 5 days of sick leave per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees