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

The role

You will solve complex structural, thermal, and electromechanical problems on space grade hardware for the Starlink constellation. You will own the full design lifecycle from ideation and design through to manufacturing and large scale production.

What you will do

• Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and on-orbit operation.
• Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization.
• Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high level systems trades.
• Drive holistic DFM to create elegant designs with a focus on piece part and process count reductions.
• Establish an efficient product lifecycle from supply chain through final integration.
• Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware.
• Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, assembly, and launch.
• Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or another engineering/STEM discipline.
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
• 1+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internships/co-ops and club projects can apply).
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on project/mechanical design experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead of a university competitive engineering club.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred).
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T.
• Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems.
• Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of and experience in selecting materials, manufacturing methods, and surface treatments for mechanical components.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout and PCBA mechanical design.

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to the Redmond office

Before you apply

• 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, o

About the company

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.