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Mechanical Engineer (Starlink Optical)

Bastrop, TXmidAdded today

About this role

SpaceX seeks a Mechanical Engineer to own the development of major mechanical subsystems for Starlink's optical hardware platform, driving designs from concept through production with focus on precision, manufacturability, and reliability.

What you'll do

  • Own mechanical subsystem development from concept to production, including requirements, design, analysis, prototyping, and ramp support
  • Design precision electro-mechanical assemblies with rigorous tolerance control across optical, electrical, and mechanical interfaces
  • Drive design-for-manufacturability and design-for-automation decisions to enable high-yield, automated production
  • Identify mechanical risks early and define validation strategies including test fixtures and prototype validation
  • Contribute to system-level architecture discussions on packaging, interfaces, and cross-domain trade-offs
  • Support root-cause investigation of mechanical failures and drive corrective actions into design guidelines

What they're looking for

  • CAD and FEA software (NX preferred)
  • GD&T and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing
  • Mechanical and electromechanical design and analysis
  • Design-for-manufacturability and design-for-automation
  • Structural analysis and failure modes assessment
  • Manufacturing processes and production machinery
  • Complex mechanical systems engineering
  • Technical documentation and communication
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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.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a complex mechanical assembly you owned from design through production—what were the key challenges and how did you address manufacturability?
  • How do you approach tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T application when designing precision electro-mechanical interfaces?
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