Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
Core
Design custom tooling, machinery, and automation equipment to enable high-volume mass production of Starlink satellites and ground stations.
Role type
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer (Production Tooling & Automation)
Builds
Custom production machinery, tooling, and automation systems for satellite manufacturing
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical system design, 3D CAD (Siemens NX/UGS), 2D drafting, GD&T, FEA (ANSYS/NASTRAN/FEMAP), manufacturing process development, DFM/DFA, project management, hands-on machining
Preferred skills
Structural design and analysis, electromechanical systems design, facility and line layout, PFMEA, error proofing
Technologies
Siemens NX, Teamcenter, ANSYS Workbench, NASTRAN, FEMAP, CNC machines, mills, lathes
Responsibilities
Design and develop structures, mechanisms, and automation equipment for high-volume production; assemble and commission designed equipment; coordinate with internal teams and external vendors; solve complex open-ended problems with emphasis on speed and efficiency
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC