New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical - '26/'27 (Starlink)

About the role

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and Starlink provides fast, reliable internet to underserved populations. The Starlink facility in Bastrop is the newest and fastest growing site, responsible for development and production of all terrestrial hardware and next generation satellite technology. New graduate mechanical engineers can join one of several teams: Product Design, Gateway Design, Process, Manufacturing, Reliability, Controls, Facilities, or Satellite Design.

Responsibilities

• Own Starlink hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production
• Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization
• Design and develop the production lines that manufacture your product, including robot end effector design, process development, control system design, automation programming, and more
• Refine the production system to create high-rate, high-yield, and reliable processes
• Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability
• Troubleshoot mechanical system problems, formulate maintenance protocols, service schedules, and coordinate material procurement for machinery upkeep
• Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internship or extracurricular experience is applicable)
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Solid understanding and application of GD&T, mechanical engineering fundamentals, structural analysis, and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
• Experience with CAD and/or finite element analysis (FEA) software packages
• Experience with Six Sigma and basic failure analysis tools and methods (X-ray, cross-section, polishing)
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and how to design for manufacturability
• Exposure to some variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (motion systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, die casters, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (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