Mechanical Engineer, Optical & Space Lasers Manufacturing (Starlink)
Core
Mechanical engineer responsible for designing fixtures, mechanisms, and fluid systems to support the safe, efficient, and reliable testing of satellite optical assemblies for the Starlink mission.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer (Optical & Space Lasers Manufacturing)
Builds
Optical assemblies and test systems for Starlink satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing / Opto-mechanical systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design, manufacturing processes, FEA, GD&T, CAD/PDM (Siemens NX, Teamcenter), test plan development, root cause analysis, Python proficiency
Preferred skills
opto-mechanical hardware experience, industrial electrical/control systems, machining (mills, lathes, CNC), integration of multi-disciplinary systems, configuration management
Technologies
Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Python, FEA tools, CNC machines, mills, lathes
Responsibilities
Manage integration build flow and test operations, evaluate designs for manufacturability, translate design requirements into test procedures, design fixtures and mechanisms for testing, create engineering drawings and schematics, interface with engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing, develop assembly procedures based on lessons learned, evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause, review data to validate system performance
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC