Mechanical Engineer (Direct To Cell)
Mechanical Engineer (Direct To Cell)
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$ 110000 - 130000
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER (DIRECT TO CELL)
SpaceX is designing a revolutionary new satellite to deliver seamless cellular connectivity worldwide via the Starlink constellation. This satellite will feature SpaceXs largest-ever phased array antenna designed to launch on Starship and for high-rate production to enable rapid rollout of global coverage. As a Mechanical Engineer on the Direct to Cell team youll be required to tackle a wide range of novel engineering challenges at the intersection of mechanical electrical thermal and antenna design this role you will be given a large amount ownership scope and an unparalleled opportunity to influence the future of the Direct to Cell program alongside a small team of passionate top-tier engineers. Your work will span the full hardware lifecycle from defining design requirements and system architecture to detailed design analysis qualification testing production process development and on-orbit support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design prototype test and qualify mechanical assemblies in iterative cycles to mature the Direct to Cell system.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative payload electromechanical interfaces spanning scales from the full satellite and antenna array to intricate PCB-level details.
- Partner with internal and external manufacturing teams to scale new projects and technologies into high-volume cost-effective production.
- Conduct mechanical analysis at an appropriate level of fidelity (from hand calculations to finite element analysis) to support design trades optimizations and decision-making for novel mechanical systems.
- Demonstrate extreme ownership of the execution and outcomes of design development testing and launch milestones across the hardware lifecycle.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline.
- 1 years of experience using computer aided drafting (CAD) software (e.g. NX CATIA or ProE) (internship/project experience is applicable).
- 1 years of experience with finite element analysis (FEA) (internship/project experience is applicable).
PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- 1 years of engineering experience working in complex multi-disciplinary design and build projects (internship experience is applicable).
- 2 years of engineering experience (internships student projects & teams extracurricular project experience and professional experience qualify).
- Strong experience using CAD for both modeling and GD&T compliant manufacturing drawings.
- Project and/or research-based experience conducting detailed thermal or mechanical analysis with FEA software (e.g. ANSYS NASTRAN ABAQUS etc.).
- Experience in mechatronics or other cross disciplinary combination of mechanical electrical and software skill sets.
- Prior programming experience (Python Matlab C/C Excel etc.).
- Basic understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals.
- Interest in working at a nimble engineering organization that requires a scrappy entrepreneurial approach to accomplish tasks within time & budget constraints.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with an enthusiasm for problem-solving.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Mechanical Engineer/Level I: $95000.00 - $115000.00/per year
Mechanical Engineer/Level II: $110000.00 - $130000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- 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 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Employment Type
Full Time
