Mechanical Engineer - Tooling/Controls, Satellites (Starlink)

About this role

SpaceX is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to design and build high-rate production tooling for Starlink optical fiber connections. You'll own the complete electromechanical system—from custom machinery design through controls implementation and factory floor commissioning—enabling mission-critical satellite hardware manufacturing at scale.

What you'll do

• Design and develop custom tooling, fixtures, and automation equipment for optical fiber harness termination and assembly
• Own the full electromechanical stack including structure, motion systems, sensors, actuators, and machine controls from concept to production
• Drive projects through their complete lifecycle: concept development, fabrication, controls commissioning, and production introduction
• Solve complex manufacturing challenges around precision alignment, process repeatability, cycle time, and first-pass yield
• Assemble, wire, program, debug, and commission equipment on the production floor
• Collaborate with flight harness engineers, quality, and production teams to develop processes and equipment in parallel

What they're looking for

• 3D CAD design and 2D technical drawing
• Mechanical systems design and analysis
• PLC programming and industrial motion control
• Electromechanical systems (motors, actuators, linear rails, pneumatics, sensors)
• GD&T and drafting standards
• Manufacturing process knowledge (CNC, mills, lathes, welding, sheet metal)
• Precision assembly and tolerance optimization
• Hands-on fabrication and commissioning experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match potential
• Company stock or long-term cash awards and employee stock purchase plan
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays annually
• Short/long-term disability and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and company shuttles from Seattle to Redmond