Mechanical Design Engineer, Gateways (Starlink)

Bastrop, TXfull time

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SpaceX Mechanical Design Engineer for Starlink Gateways at SpaceX responsible for hardware design from concept through production and deployment. Focus on high-precision, low-cost, high-performance ground station antennas operating in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

Own hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production and ground station deployment and operation
Rapidly iterate on designs, analysis, and test to inform high-level system trades and steer overall product direction
Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization
Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain all the way through final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality; work closely with partner teams to design and realize an efficient in-house production line
Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance to design criteria
Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production
Work with partner teams to develop novel manufacturing procedures

Qualification

Able to communicate complex conceptsADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internship experience is applicable)
Experience with CAD and/or finite element analysis (FEA) software packages

Preferred

Experience designing and testing RF or antenna hardware
Experience with fast-paced hardware development for high-reliability applications
Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout and PCBA mechanical design
Knowledge and experience in selecting materials, manufacturing methods, and surface treatments for mechanical components
Ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data
Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Able to communicate complex concepts, problems, and solutions clearly and effectively to all levels within the organization
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Company

SpaceX

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