SpaceX
Mechanical Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Mechanical Engineer to develop hardware for Starmind, a new satellite constellation that captures solar energy in space to power AI compute. You'll own the full lifecycle of complex mechanical systems—from deployable solar arrays and radiators to satellite mechanisms—managing design, testing, and high-volume production.
What you'll do
- Own hardware development from conceptual design through production and on-orbit operation
- Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization
- Design for extreme high-volume production with focus on manufacturability and cost reduction
- Perform environmental and performance testing to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance
- Establish efficient product lifecycle from supply chain through final integration
- Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes and delivery timelines
What they're looking for
- CAD software (NX preferred)
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Mechanical and electromechanical design
- GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Structural analysis and failure modes assessment
- Design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Environmental and performance testing
- Complex mechanical systems integration
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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 taking a complex mechanical component from initial design through high-volume production—what were the key challenges and how did you address them?
- How would you approach designing a deployable solar array that must be reliable across extreme temperature ranges and thousands of cycles?