Mechanical Engineer, Electro-mechanical; Starlink

Mechanical Engineer, Electro-mechanical (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

At Space

X we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and provides fast, reliable internet to 8M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together.

We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

Space

X Gateways are responsible for delivering internet from the ground to the satellites – they must be cost effective, capable of high performance in all weather conditions, and reliable over long periods of time. The TWTA team is advancing state of the art RF vacuum electronics, building hardware an order of magnitude faster than traditional industry, for an order of magnitude less cost.

This role will own complex hardware from cradle to grave and interact regularly with senior leadership during critical design phases, ushering in the next era of internet and delivering internet to those that need it most.

• Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and ground station operation
• Design the factory and processes to enable rapid, reliable, and low-cost manufacturing of state of the art vacuum technology
• Develop, characterize, and produce new materials
• Rapidly iterate on designs, analysis and test to inform high level systems trades and steer overall product direction
• Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization
• Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain all the way through final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality; work closely with partner teams to design and realize an efficient in-house production line
• Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance to design criteria
• Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production
• Work with partner teams to develop novel manufacturing procedures

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
• 1+ years of professional experience (including internships) with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
• 2+ years of hands‑on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead
• Demonstrated full‑cycle ownership of a hardware project from concept to implementation
• Exhibit a diverse technical knowledge of materials and their processing, with experience in high temperature processing
• Understanding of fundamental principals in materials science and solid mechanics
• Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to high volume as part of a cross‑functional team
• Self‑motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Willing to work extended hours and some weekends if needed

Pay range:
Mechanical Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $/per year
Mechanical Engineer/Level II: $ - $/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  may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock…