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Mechanical Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

$100,000-$135,000 / year

full-timemidAerospace

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Description

You will own the design and development of complex mechanisms and mechanical systems for cutting-edge satellites, from conceptual design through production and on-orbit operations. Collaborate on system-level optimization, drive design for manufacturability, and manage product delivery timelines while working with a passionate team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM discipline
  • Experience with CAD or FEA software (professional, academic, or hobby setting)
  • 1+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design and analysis experience (internship applicable)
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to meet deadlines
  • Ability to travel to SpaceX, vendors, customers, and partner locations

Responsibilities

  • Own hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through production and on-orbit operations
  • Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, drive system-level optimization
  • Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform system trades and product direction
  • Drive holistic DFM focusing on part count reduction, error-proofing, and consistent performance
  • Perform environmental and performance testing to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance
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