Electric Propulsion Engineer, Mechanical - (Starlink)
Core
Design, analyze, test, and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of electric propulsion hardware (thrusters, cathodes, regulators, fluid feed systems) for Starlink satellites.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion Systems)
Builds
Electric propulsion hardware for Starlink satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CAD, FEA, electric propulsion system design, fluid dynamics, pressurized component design, GD&T, Python, MATLAB, CNC machining, welding, castings, additive manufacturing, DFM/DFMA
Preferred skills
Master's degree, 3+ years mechanical design experience, full product lifecycle ownership, structural and electromagnetic FEA, operation-critical part design
Technologies
CAD, FEA, Python, MATLAB, SQL, Metabase
Responsibilities
Solve complex mechanical, thermal, magnetic, and fluid system problems; drive system-level optimization and design criteria; establish efficient product lifecycle from supply chain to integration; perform vacuum chamber and environmental tests; conduct root cause investigations on hardware failures.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level (1+ years experience required)