Mechanical Engineer, Satellite Harnessing (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

1d•$100,000 - $165,000

About The Position

SpaceX is developing Starlink, a broadband internet system consisting of satellites, consumer receivers, and supporting software. The Mechanical Engineer, Satellite Harnessing role owns harness design for Starlink vehicles, from concept and component selection through production, qualification, and system integration. The multidisciplinary position involves collaboration across engineering, production, and integration teams, with exposure to the overall product and vehicle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
Experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones.
Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
Experience with wire harness 3D design, wire harness installation drawings and formboard creation, wiring diagrams, 3D modeling of complex top-level assemblies, and 3D modeling and analysis of avionics enclosures and secondary structure.
At least one year of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead; internships count.
Strong teamwork skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines, with excellent attention to detail.
Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems.
Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp.
Self-motivation and strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop electro-mechanical wire harness designs for the Starlink vehicle family.
Develop harness designs in a 3D NX CAD environment and manage technical trade studies to meet stakeholder objectives and internal design standards and requirements.
Generate electrical schematics for flight and qualification designs.
Own vehicle-level harness mechanical assemblies and resolve systems-integration trades related to those assemblies.
Analyze and physically test harnesses mechanically and electrically for thermal, loads, vibration, and shock requirements to qualify them for flight.
Document and communicate design, analysis, and test results through design reviews.
Create and release harness manufacturing documentation and drawings on schedule.
Coordinate with harness production and integration teams to ensure designs can be produced and installed on schedule in support of project goals.
Conduct R&D investigations and trade studies to pursue wire harness mass and cost savings.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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.
May accrue three weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Washington State employees accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office, Monday to Friday.