Mechanical Engineer, Electro-Mechanical (Starlink)
About The Position
SpaceX is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for its Starlink TWT amplifier team. Starlink Gateways deliver internet from the ground to satellites, and their antenna TWT amplifiers must be cost-effective, high-performing in all weather conditions, and reliable over long periods. The team develops RF vacuum electronics and aims to build hardware much faster and at much lower cost than traditional industry. The engineer will take ownership of hardware throughout development and production. The role focuses on designing manufacturing facilities and processes, introducing new products, improving manufacturing reliability and throughput, providing design feedback, and conducting hands-on testing and troubleshooting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering or STEM discipline.
- At least 1 year of experience designing, building, testing, or troubleshooting hardware through professional work, student projects or research, or a combination.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated full-cycle ownership of a hardware project from concept to implementation.
- Broad technical knowledge of materials and their processing, including experience with high-temperature processing such as brazing.
- Understanding of fundamental principles in materials science and solid mechanics.
- Self-motivation and strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Design the factory and processes needed for rapid, reliable, and low-cost manufacturing of advanced vacuum technology.
- Work with partner teams to develop novel manufacturing procedures.
- Manage new product introduction and develop production processes for TWTA assemblies.
- Work with manufacturers and suppliers to implement process improvements that increase reliability.
- Collaborate with design teams and provide feedback to improve manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
- Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance with design criteria.
- Take ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for long-term incentives, including 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 coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Various other discounts and perks.
- Up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation.
- 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Washington State 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 through Friday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
