Mechanical Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
Core
Mechanical design engineer developing space-grade hardware for the Starlink satellite constellation, solving structural, thermal, and electromechanical problems from ideation through high-volume production.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (satellite systems)
Builds
Satellite hardware components including actuators, reaction wheels, solar arrays, battery packs, and primary structures for the Starlink constellation
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite manufacturing
Required skills
CAD software, FEA software, mechanical design, electromechanical design, structural analysis, GD&T, manufacturing processes, thermal analysis, DFM, supply chain management, environmental testing
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, 3+ years mechanical design experience, NX CAD proficiency, project leadership, programming languages, PCB layout knowledge, design of experiments, material selection expertise
Technologies
NX, FEA tools, CAD packages
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 errors, Establish efficient product lifecycle from supply chain to final integration, Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC
