SpaceX
Mechanical Design Engineer, Production (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design production machinery, tooling, and automation equipment for high-volume Starlink satellite and ground station manufacturing. You'll own projects from concept through commissioning, balancing speed with quality in a fast-paced environment while collaborating across flight design and production teams.
What you'll do
- Design structures, mechanisms, and automation equipment for high-volume satellite production
- Drive projects from concept generation through fabrication and production commissioning
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors while managing schedules and budgets
- Develop manufacturing processes in parallel with flight design and satellite development
- Solve complex problems with emphasis on execution speed and operational efficiency
- Assemble and commission equipment designs
What they're looking for
- 3D CAD software and 2D technical drawing
- Structural design and finite element analysis (ANSYS, FEMAP, NX)
- Custom machine design including electromechanical systems and automation
- Design for manufacturability and assembly at scale
- GD&T and engineering drafting standards
- Manufacturing processes (CNC, manual machining, mills, lathes)
- Siemens NX/Unigraphics and Teamcenter PDM
- FMEA and manufacturing process development
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match options
- Stock options, equity, or long-term cash awards
- 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability insurance
- Company shuttle service from Seattle to Redmond office
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe a complex mechanical system you designed from concept to production—what was your approach to balancing design optimization with manufacturing feasibility?
- Tell us about your experience with design for manufacturability and taking a product from development to high-volume production.