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Mechanical Engineer, Space Lasers Manufacturing (Starlink)

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable humanity to explore and live beyond Earth. The Space Lasers Manufacturing team (Starlink) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer who understands design, manufacturing, testing, and flight to help deliver high-reliability optical assemblies for satellites. The role requires engineering intuition, critical thinking, and the ability to operate effectively with minimal oversight across interdisciplinary projects.

Skills

  • Mechanical design and hands-on manufacturing experience
  • Knowledge of integration and test processes for hardware assemblies
  • Ability to evaluate and improve manufacturability and assembly flows
  • Experience creating and following test plans and procedures
  • Documentation and configuration management skills
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
  • Comfort working under ambiguity with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Manage integration build flow and test operations for optical assemblies
  • Evaluate designs for manufacturability and integration feasibility
  • Interface with engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing and automation
  • Develop and refine assembly procedures based on lessons learned
  • Enable day-to-day execution of product integration and test flow
  • Investigate non-conformances, determine root cause, and implement corrective actions
  • Collaborate with upstream and downstream teams to drive system-level improvements

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline (required)
  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline (preferred)

Benefits

  • Base salary within stated range plus potential discretionary bonuses
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives (company stock, options, or cash awards)
  • 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
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Accrued paid sick time in compliance with WA law
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations
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April 23, 2026
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