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SpaceX is developing the technologies to enable humanity to explore space and is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Integration & Test Engineer for the Starshield program. The role requires engineers who understand design, schematics, manufacturing, testing, and flight operations and who can work across departments to ensure satellites meet mission requirements.

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ year of design and/or hands-on manufacturing experience (including internships or collegiate projects)
  • Hands-on assembly and integration experience with mechanical systems
  • Documentation and configuration management experience
  • Ability to write and follow test plans and provide go/no-go decisions
  • Comfort working with ambiguous requirements and minimal oversight
  • Physical ability to work on feet for extended periods and in tight spaces

Responsibilities

  • Manage integration build flow and day-to-day test operations
  • Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration
  • Interface with engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing and automation
  • Develop and refine manufacturing and assembly procedures based on lessons learned
  • Execute and enable vehicle integration and test flow
  • Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes, and implement actionable system improvements
  • Write and execute test plans and provide go/no-go judgment and rationale

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (required)
  • Master's degree in an engineering discipline (preferred)
  • ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or ability to obtain required authorizations

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Potential long-term incentives (company stock or cash awards) and discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (discounted stock purchase)
  • Approximately 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
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April 11, 2026
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