Mechanical Engineer - Satellite Payload (Starlink)
About The Position
As a mechanical design engineer within the satellite payload group, you will solve complex structural, thermal, and electromechanical problems on space-grade hardware for Starlink satellites. You will own the full design lifecycle from ideation, design, and test, through manufacturing and large-scale production. You will collaborate with various engineering disciplines to develop the next generation of high-speed internet. This role involves working on state-of-the-art phased array antennas, gimballing parabolic antennas, actuators, and mechanisms. If you are passionate about mechanical challenges and interested in material science, electromagnetics, and microelectronics, you can help expand the Starlink network and democratize internet access globally.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
- 1+ years of professional experience (including internships) with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
- 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
- 2+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead
- Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
- Solid understanding and application of GD&T
- Experience working with PCB, RF, and/or Antenna designers and exposure to PCB layout and PCBA mechanical design
- 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-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of and experience in selecting materials, manufacturing methods, and surface treatments for mechanical components
- Proficiency in one or more programming language
- Experience with design of experiments, statistical process control, and process qualification
- Specific expertise applicable to any of the above sub-teams
Responsibilities
- Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and on-orbit operation for the Starlink constellation.
- Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization.
- Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high level systems trades and steer overall product direction.
- Drive holistic DFM to create elegant designs with a focus on piece part and process count reductions, error proofing at every step of fabrication and integration, and consistent performance and production metrics.
- 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.
- Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, assembly, and launch.
- Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production.
Benefits
- Company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 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
- Paid sick time (in compliance with state and federal law for Washington State employees)
- Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to the Redmond office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
