SpaceX

Mechanical Engineer (Starshield)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-07-15

Responsibilities

  • Own hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through volume production and on-orbit operations.
  • Develop design criteria and collaborate on requirements for system-level optimization.
  • Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high-level systems trades.
  • Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) to create efficient designs.
  • Establish an efficient product lifecycle from supply chain to final integration.
  • Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware.
  • Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, assembly, and launch.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline.
  • Experience with CAD or FEA software packages.
  • 1+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
  • Master's degree in engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
  • Solid understanding and application of GD&T.
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary.
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
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