SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER, CONSUMER HARDWARE (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system.

<div class="content-intro"><p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of&nbsp;enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><div>
<p><strong>MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER, CONSUMER HARDWARE (STARLINK)</strong>&nbsp;</p>
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<div>At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world.</div>
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<p>Starlink Mechanical Design Engineers at our Bastrop facility are hyper-focused on the high-volume consumer products that we ship directly to customers all over the world. We design this hardware to be both technically sophisticated and easy to use. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users who live in rural or developing areas. As a member of this team, you will lead creative, multi-disciplinary projects that include designing both the consumer products themselves and the factories that manufacture them, ushering in the next era of the internet and delivering internet to those that need it most.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
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<li>Own Starlink consumer hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production and public launch&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop&nbsp;design&nbsp;criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization&nbsp;</li>
<li>Test and iterate on products to enable high field reliability and performance in all environments and use cases</li>
<li>Design&nbsp;and develop the production lines that manufacture your product, including robot end effector&nbsp;design, process development, control system&nbsp;design,&nbsp;automation&nbsp;programming, and more</li>
<li>Refine the production system to create high-rate, high-yield, and reliable processes</li>
<li>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&nbsp;design&nbsp;and realize an efficient in-house production line</li>
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<p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
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<li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in an engineering discipline&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience with CAD and FEA software packages&nbsp;</li>
<li>1+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internship experience is applicable)</li>
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<p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
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<li>Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline&nbsp;</li>
<li>3+ years of professional experience in mechanical&nbsp;design&nbsp;and analysis</li>
<li>2+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead</li>
<li>Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)</li>
<li>Solid understanding and application of GD&T, mechanical engineering fundamentals, structural analysis, and failure modes of complex mechanical systems</li>
<li>Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial&nbsp;design&nbsp;through high-volume production ramp</li>
<li>Familiarity with manufacturing processes and how to&nbsp;design&nbsp;for manufacturability</li>
<li>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.)</li>
<li>Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills</li>
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<p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones&nbsp;</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p>
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<li>To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR <a href="https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987">here</a>. &nbsp;</li>
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<p>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</p>
<p>Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:EEOCompliance@spacex.com">EEOCompliance@spacex.com</a><em>.&nbsp;</em></p></div>

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Mechanical Design Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink)

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. 

SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.

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