Mechanical Engineer, Satellite Harnessing (Starlink)

The role

You will own harness design from concept and component selection through to production, qualification, and system integration. This role involves developing electro-mechanical designs for Starlink vehicles.

What you will do

• Develop the electro-mechanical design of wire harnesses within Starlink vehicles
• Develop harness design solutions within a 3D NX CAD environment
• Manage technical trade studies to meet stakeholder objectives and internal standards
• Generate electrical schematics to support flight and qualification designs
• Own vehicle-level harnessing mechanical assemblies
• Perform analysis and physical testing of harnessing for thermal, loads, vibration and shock
• Document and communicate design, analysis and testing results via design reviews
• Create and release harnessing manufacturing documentation and drawings
• Interface with harness production and integration teams
• Perform R&D investigations and trade studies for mass and cost savings

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary
• Willing to travel up to 30% of the time

Nice to have

• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Experience with wire harness 3D design, wire harness installation drawings and formboard creation, wiring diagrams, 3D modeling of complex top-level assemblies, 3D modeling and analysis of avionics en
• 1+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead (including internships)
• Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines and excellent attention to detail
• 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

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
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
• Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to the Redmond office

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are building Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation providing broadband internet.