Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, and qualify custom equipment and automation systems for high-volume production of Starlink products.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (manufacturing equipment)
Builds
Custom manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and material handling solutions for Starlink factory
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / High-volume production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, FMEA, reliability modeling, stress testing, CAD (Siemens NX), GD&T, structural analysis, manufacturing processes (welding, machining, assembly), CNC operation
Preferred skills
Leadership in manufacturing, electromechanical systems design, end-of-arm tooling, motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, lifting/rigging, Teamcenter, 3D printing, FEA, sizing of mechanical components
Technologies
Siemens NX, Teamcenter, CNC machines, mills, lathes
Responsibilities
Own manufacturing subsystems from conceptual design through production ramp, develop design criteria and drive system-level optimization, perform FMEA and reliability modeling, design production equipment and automation systems, monitor equipment performance and implement maintenance strategies, evaluate and select equipment suppliers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC