Mechanical Engineer, Optical & Space Lasers Manufacturing (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Manage integration build flow and test operations
• Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration
• Translate design requirements into test procedures
• Design fixtures, mechanisms, fluid systems and other types of hardware to support safe, efficient, and reliable testing of satellite systems
• Create detailed documentation for test systems including engineering drawings and schematics
• Utilize hand calculations and tools such as FEA to inform and validate design decisions
• Interface with both engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing, testing, and automation
• Develop and refine testing and manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned
• Enable day-to-day execution of product integration and test flow
• Evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause and create actionable items and system improvements
• Work with upstream and downstream partner teams to drive improvements at the system level
• Review data to understand and validate performance of manufacturing and test systems
• Balance multiple high-priority projects through effective time management and communication
• Demonstrate extreme ownership of all project phases from initial concept to final commissioning and operation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
• 1+ years of professional mechanical design or hands-on manufacturing experience (internships/co-ops and club projects can apply)
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
• Experience with integration and testing of optical, mechanical, propulsion, thermal, electrical, and/or structural systems
• Experience working in a laboratory or industrial setting requiring hands-on work, attention to detail, and high regard for safety
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes and hands-on experience machining parts using standard equipment such as mills, lathes, CNC machines
• Experience with optical and opto-mechanical hardware and systems
• Basic understanding of industrial electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
• Basic proficiency with Python or other programming language
• Documentation and configuration management experience
• Experience writing test plans and procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems
• Experience applying GD&T
• Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity
• Experience working effectively across multi-disciplinary teams
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed, up to 10%
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
• Pay Range:
• Level 1: $100,000.00 - $117,500.00
• Level 2: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00
• Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
• ITAR REQU

Benefits

Additional Information

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MECHANICAL ENGINEER, OPTICAL & SPACE LASERS MANUFACTURING (STARLINK) Engineers on this team must have a working knowledge of design, manufacturing, testing, and flight. A successful mechanical engineer demonstrates engineering intuition, critical thinking, and is comfortable working under ambiguous requirements with minimal oversight. Combining these skills, engineers will face challenges across a wide variety of products and subassemblies. This team is frequently asked to tackle new, inter-departmental development projects and the ultimate goal is to deliver the optical assemblies required for our satellites to achieve their mission.

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