SpaceX
Mechanical Engineer, Electro-Mechanical (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Mechanical Engineer to own the design, manufacturing, and testing of TWT amplifiers for Starlink Gateway antennas. You'll drive rapid development of state-of-the-art RF vacuum electronics, manage production processes, and collaborate across teams to deliver cost-effective, reliable hardware at scale.
What you'll do
- Design manufacturing processes and factory workflows for rapid, reliable production of TWTA assemblies
- Manage new product introduction and oversee transition from design to full-rate production
- Conduct environmental and performance testing to validate designs and ensure compliance
- Partner with suppliers and manufacturers to implement process improvements for reliability and cost reduction
- Provide design feedback to engineering teams focused on manufacturability and field reliability
- Demonstrate full ownership of product outcomes from development through production
What they're looking for
- Hardware design, build, and testing
- Manufacturing process design and optimization
- Materials science and high-temperature processing (brazing)
- Vacuum technology and RF electronics fundamentals
- Solid mechanics and materials selection
- Environmental and performance testing
- Supplier and cross-functional collaboration
- Problem-solving and root cause analysis
Benefits
- Competitive salary ($100k–$140k based on level) plus stock options and bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan
- 3 weeks paid vacation, 10+ paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- Company shuttle service from Seattle to Redmond office
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance
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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
- Walk us through a hardware project where you owned the complete cycle from concept to production—what challenges did you face and how did you solve them?
- Describe your experience with high-temperature processes like brazing or vacuum assembly. What materials have you worked with and what went wrong?