Mechanical Engineer, Satellite (Starlink)
Location
Redmond, WA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$110,000 - $130,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-06-13
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 focusing on part and process count reductions.
- Establish an efficient product lifecycle balancing cost, complexity, and quality.
- Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate analysis.
- Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, assembly, and launch.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
- 1+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing.
- Experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
- Master’s degree or 3+ years of professional experience preferred.
- Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred) and understanding of GD&T.
- Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems.
- Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
