Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink)

$125,000 - $175,000/Yr

SpaceX - Bastrop, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Bastrop, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer for Consumer Hardware at SpaceX will play a crucial role in the design, development, and production of Starlink's consumer hardware. This position involves leading multi-disciplinary projects that focus on creating technically sophisticated and user-friendly products for a diverse range of customers, including those in remote and challenging environments. The engineer will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of the hardware, from conceptual design to high-volume production, ensuring reliability and performance across various use cases.

Responsibilities

• Own Starlink consumer hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and public launch
• Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization
• Test and iterate on products to enable high field reliability and performance in all environments and use cases
• Design and develop the production lines that manufacture your product, including robot end effector design, process development, control system design, automation programming, and more
• Refine the production system to create high-rate, high-yield, and reliable processes
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
• 5+ years of experience 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, mechanical engineering fundamentals, 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
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and how to design for manufacturability
• Exposure to some variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (motion systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, die casters, etc.)
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Benefits

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