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

The role

New graduate engineers will own Starlink or Starmind hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production. They will develop design criteria, design production lines, and troubleshoot mechanical system problems.

What you will do

• Own Starlink/Starmind 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
• 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

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or another STEM discipline
• 1+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internships/co-ops and club projects are applicable)
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical milestones

Nice to have

• 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,
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

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 is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. Starlink provides fast, reliable internet through a large constellation of satellites.