Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
Core
Mechanical design engineer responsible for the full lifecycle of satellite hardware, from conceptual design and analysis to high-volume production and on-orbit operation for the Starlink constellation.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (satellite systems)
Builds
Space-grade satellite hardware including mechanisms, structural components, solar arrays, battery packs, and avionics modules for the Starlink constellation.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Space Hardware
Required skills
CAD design, FEA analysis, mechanical/electromechanical design, manufacturing process knowledge, GD&T, structural analysis, failure mode analysis, DFM optimization, supply chain management, environmental testing, system-level optimization
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, 3+ years in mechanical design, team lead experience, NX CAD proficiency, programming languages, PCB mechanical design, design of experiments, material selection expertise
Technologies
NX, FEA software, CAD tools
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; Own product delivery timeline through conception to launch.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
