Mechanical Engineer, Electro-Mechanical (Starlink)
Core
Design factory processes and manufacturing procedures for high-performance vacuum electronics (TWT amplifiers) used in SpaceX Gateway antennas to enable Starlink satellite internet.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (manufacturing/process)
Builds
Gateway antenna hardware (TWTA assemblies) for Starlink satellites
Domain
Aerospace / RF vacuum electronics / Satellite communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
vacuum technology manufacturing, high-temperature processing (braze), materials science, solid mechanics, design for manufacturability, environmental testing, process improvement
Preferred skills
full-cycle hardware ownership, novel manufacturing procedure development, supplier collaboration
Technologies
vacuum electronics, TWT amplifiers, braze processes
Responsibilities
Design factory and processes for rapid, reliable, low-cost manufacturing of vacuum technology; Develop novel manufacturing procedures; Manage new product introduction and production processes for TWTA assemblies; Collaborate with design teams to improve manufacturability, cost, and reliability; Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance; Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC