Mechanical Engineer - Satellite Payload (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, test, and manufacture space-grade satellite hardware including phased array antennas, gimballing parabolic antennas, actuators, and mechanisms for the Starlink constellation.
Role type
Mechanical design engineer (satellite payload)
Builds
Space-grade satellite hardware components for broadband internet delivery
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CAD design, FEA analysis, GD&T, structural analysis, material selection, manufacturing process knowledge, PCB mechanical design, failure mode analysis
Preferred skills
NX CAD, complex mechanical system leadership, design of experiments, statistical process control, programming languages
Technologies
NX, FEA software, PCB layout tools
Responsibilities
Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and on-orbit operation; Develop design criteria and drive system-level optimization; Rapidly iterate on designs to inform systems trades; Drive holistic DFM to reduce part count and error proofing; Establish efficient product lifecycle from supply chain to final integration; Perform environmental and performance testing to validate analysis; Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage
Seniority
Mid-level IC (1+ years) to Senior IC (3+ years)