SpaceX
Mechanical Design Engineer, Production (Starlink)
About this role
Design and develop production machinery, tooling, and automation systems to enable mass manufacturing of Starlink satellites and ground stations. Own projects from concept through fabrication and commissioning while balancing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll do
- Design structures, mechanisms, and automation equipment for high-volume satellite production
- Drive projects from concept through fabrication, testing, and production deployment
- Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining schedules and budgets
- Collaborate with flight design and manufacturing teams on parallel development efforts
- Assemble and commission production equipment in the factory
- Apply design for manufacturability and assembly principles to optimize production
What they're looking for
- 3D CAD software (Siemens NX/UGS preferred) and 2D technical drawings
- Structural design and finite element analysis (ANSYS, FEMAP, NX Simulation)
- Custom machine design including motors, actuators, linear rails, and bearings
- GD&T and drafting standards
- Manufacturing processes (CNC, mills, lathes) with hands-on experience
- Design for manufacturability and high-volume production scaling
- Process development, facility layouts, and FMEA methodology
- Hand calculations for structural analysis
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Long-term stock incentives and employee stock purchase plan
- 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability insurance
- Company shuttle service from Seattle area 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 your experience designing custom machinery or tooling—what was your role from concept to commissioning?
- Walk us through how you've applied design for manufacturability principles to transition a product from development to high-volume production.