Electric Propulsion Engineer, Mechanical - (Starlink)
Core
Own end-to-end design, analysis, test, build, and on-orbit lifecycle of electric propulsion hardware (thrusters, cathodes, regulators, fluid feed systems) for Starlink satellites.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical propulsion engineer
Builds
Space-grade electric propulsion hardware for Starlink satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Electric Propulsion
Required skills
CAD, FEA, fluid dynamics, GD&T, pressurized component design, DFM/DFMA, root cause analysis, Python, MATLAB
Preferred skills
Master's degree, 3+ years mechanical design experience, electric/chemical propulsion system experience, full product lifecycle ownership, structural/electromagnetic FEA, manufacturing processes (CNC, welding, additive), SQL, Metabase
Technologies
CAD, FEA, Python, MATLAB, SQL, Metabase
Responsibilities
Solve complex mechanical, thermal, magnetic, and fluid system problems; drive system-level optimization and design criteria; establish efficient product lifecycle from supply chain to integration; perform vacuum chamber and environmental tests; own product delivery timeline; perform root cause investigations.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC
