New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical - '26/'27 (Starlink)
Core
Mechanical design engineer developing space-grade hardware for the Starlink satellite constellation, solving structural, thermal, and electromechanical problems from ideation to high-volume production.
Role type
New Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer
Builds
Satellite hardware components including mechanisms, optical assemblies, avionics modules, primary structures, solar arrays, and battery packs for the Starlink constellation.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CAD software, FEA software, mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, manufacturing, GD&T, structural analysis, failure mode analysis
Preferred skills
3D CAD (NX), complex mechanical system design, team lead experience in engineering clubs, material selection, manufacturing methods, PCB mechanical design, design of experiments, statistical process control
Technologies
NX, CAD, FEA
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 for piece part and process count reductions; Establish efficient product lifecycle from supply chain to final integration; Perform environmental and performance testing; Own product delivery timeline through conception, assembly, and launch.
Seniority
New Graduate, Entry Level