Mechanical Engineer - Satellite Solar Array, (Starlink)

📋 Description

• Design and analyze solar array components from photovoltaic cells to integrated electro-mechanical
• Own and design mechanical systems and tooling for the solar array sub-assembly.
• Prepare content for technical design reviews; drive production outcomes across yield, uptime, and
• Collaborate with GNC, Avionics, Operations, and Payload teams to optimize vehicle outcomes.
• Provide analytical rationale using hand calcs and finite element analysis where applicable.
• Create drawings, schematics, and specifications for purchasing, manufacturing, and operations.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with solar array design, solar cell characterization, and space-flight materials
• Experience with design of experiments, statistical process control, and process qualification
• Proficient in hand calculations and FEA; proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred).
• Familiar with manufacturing processes for composites, metals, adhesives, and related tooling.

🎁 Benefits

• Base salary plus incentives; SpaceX offers stock opportunities and discretionary bonuses.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; disability and life
• Paid parental leave, paid vacation, holidays, and paid sick time as applicable.
• Company shuttles from select locations; relocation assistance as needed.