Mechanical Engineer, Satellite Payload (Starlink)
Location
Redmond, WA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$95,000 - $130,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-17
Responsibilities
- Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and on-orbit operation for the Starlink constellation.
- Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization.
- Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high-level systems trades and steer overall product direction.
- Drive holistic DFM to create elegant designs with a focus on piece part and process count reductions.
- Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain through final integration.
- 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.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
- Experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
- 1+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing.
- Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline (preferred).
- Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred).
- Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems.
