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Mechanical Engineer, Optical & Space Lasers Manufacturing (Starlink)

SpaceX · Redmond, WA · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$100k–$118k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Manage integration build flow and test operations
  • Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration
  • Create detailed documentation for test systems including engineering drawings and schematics
  • Utilize hand calculations and tools such as FEA to inform and validate design decisions
  • Interface with both engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing, testing, and automation
  • Develop and refine testing and manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned
  • Enable day-to-day execution of product integration and test flow
  • Evaluate non-conformances to determine root cause and create actionable items and system improvements
  • Work with upstream and downstream partner teams to drive improvements at the system level
  • Review data to understand and validate performance of manufacturing and test systems
  • Balance multiple high-priority projects through effective time management and communication
  • Demonstrate extreme ownership of all project phases from initial concept to final commissioning and operation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional mechanical design or hands-on manufacturing experience (internships/co-ops and club projects can apply)

Priorities

  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
  • Experience with integration and testing of optical, mechanical, propulsion, thermal, electrical, and/or structural systems
  • Experience working in a laboratory or industrial setting requiring hands-on work, attention to detail, and high regard for safety
  • Knowledge of common manufacturing processes and hands-on experience machining parts using standard equipment such as mills, lathes, CNC machines
  • Experience with optical and opto-mechanical hardware and systems
  • Basic understanding of industrial electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
  • Basic proficiency with Python or other programming language
  • Documentation and configuration management experience
  • Experience writing test plans and procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
  • Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems
  • Experience applying GD&T
  • Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity
  • Experience working effectively across multi-disciplinary teams
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced environment

Additional Requirements

  • Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed, up to 10%
  • Able to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Pay

Pay Range: Level 1: $100,000.00 - $117,500.00 Level 2: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Variety of other discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
  • Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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