Mechanical Integration and Test Engineer (Starlink)
Woodinville, WAfull time
On Site
entry
$100k–$117k
H1B: no
Responsibilities
Develop and drive Starlink integration design packages from site survey through design, substantiation, and qualification
Own Starlink Aviation hardware from conceptual design through production and operation for aircraft installations
Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization
Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD in a rapidly changing environment
Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high level systems trades and steer overall product direction
Lead design reviews and work with FAA designees to certify components and systems
Generate detailed production and integration drawings using GD&T and performing a tolerance stack-up analysis
Drive holistic DFM to create elegant designs with a focus on piece part and process count reductions, error proofing at every step of fabrication and integration, and consistent performance and production metrics
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
Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, assembly, and launch
Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production
Qualification
Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
Required
Bachelor's degree in in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other STEM discipline
Experience with CAD (computer aided design) and FEA (finite element analysis) software
Experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, and test
Preferred
Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
2+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems
Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
Solid understanding and application of GD&T
Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp
Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
