SpaceX

Mechanical Engineer (Starshield)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-05-29

Responsibilities

  • Own hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through production and on-orbit operations.
  • Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization.
  • Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high-level systems trades.
  • Drive design for manufacturing (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 all stages of development and production.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline.
  • Experience with CAD or FEA software packages.
  • 1+ years of experience in mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
  • Master’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline (preferred).
  • Solid understanding of GD&T and structural analysis.
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
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