Mechanical Engineer, Aviation Hardware (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, test, and operate flight hardware for aircraft installations to enable Starlink's broadband internet system.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (aviation hardware)
Builds
Flight hardware for aircraft connectivity
Domain
Aerospace + Aviation Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical/electromechanical design, FEA, CAD, GD&T, structural analysis, DFM, supply chain management, environmental testing, tolerance stack-up analysis
Preferred skills
Master's degree, complex mechanical systems project leadership, NX CAD, PCB layout exposure, design of experiments, statistical process control, material selection, programming languages
Technologies
NX, FEA, CAD
Responsibilities
Own hardware from conceptual design through production and operation; Develop design criteria and drive system-level optimization; Perform analysis including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD; Lead design reviews and work with FAA designees for certification; Generate detailed production drawings and perform tolerance stack-up analysis; Drive holistic DFM for cost and complexity reduction; Establish efficient product lifecycle from supply chain to final integration; Perform environmental and performance testing to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC