Mechanical Engineer - Tooling/Controls, Satellites (Starlink)
Core
Design and implement high-rate manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and automation equipment for custom optical fiber connections on Starlink satellites.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer (Tooling/Controls)
Builds
High-rate production machinery for optical fiber harness termination and assembly of flight hardware.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing / Precision Mechanics
Required skills
Mechanical system design, Machine controls implementation, 3D CAD software, PLC programming, Motion control systems, Precision assembly processes, GD&T, Manufacturing process development
Preferred skills
Custom machine design, Electromechanical systems integration, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, PFMEA, Error-proofing, CNC operation
Technologies
Siemens NX, Teamcenter, PLC, Servo/Stepper systems, HMI, CNC, 3D CAD
Responsibilities
Design and develop tooling, fixtures, mechanisms, and automation equipment for flight hardware; Own the electromechanical stack from concept through commissioning; Assemble, wire, program, debug, and commission equipment on the production floor; Solve complex problems around precision alignment, process repeatability, cycle time, and first-pass yield.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
