Mechanical Engineer, Precision Machining (Starlink)

SpaceX • Woodinville, WA

21h • $100,000 - $165,000

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineer at Starlink, you will develop novel solutions in space technology and be responsible for manufacturing and quality systems for tight-tolerance machined hardware used in satellite RF systems. You will develop manufacturing solutions to improve quality, takt time, and yield, and design and own tooling and automation projects on challenging timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline.
• At least 1 year of engineering design experience; internships, student projects, extracurricular project experience, and professional experience qualify.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
• Some travel required, up to 10%.
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
• Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD/PDM systems.
• Hands-on experience milling, turning, and/or CMM inspection.
• Strong demonstrable experience using GD&T.
• Experience working effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic proficiency with software programming in at least one language.
• Experience with the full part life cycle from design through verification and production.

Responsibilities

• Own product success for precision-machined parts with single-digit micron tolerances.
• Design and own the outcome of shop automation projects.
• Work with design engineers and machinists to implement design-for-manufacturing feedback on new and existing hardware iterations.
• Implement production-process improvements to improve quality and throughput.
• Develop capital and facility justifications for large projects and process improvements, and own these projects through implementation and activation.
• Develop quality plans for hardware covering dimensional inspection and functional testing.
• Design and fabricate tooling for machining, assembly, and inspection stations.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for company stock or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 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.
• May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level