Harness Design Engineer, Satellites; Starlink

Position: Harness Design Engineer, Satellites (Starlink)
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 of enabling human life on Mars.

HARNESS DESIGN ENGINEER, SATELLITES (STARLINK)
At SpaceX 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 is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of 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 are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

As an Harness Design Engineer on the Starlink team, you will own harness design from concept and component selection, through to production, qualification, and system integration. This exciting multidisciplinary role will give you unparalleled exposure to the overall high-level product/vehicle you work on.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop the electro-mechanical design of wire harnesses within our family of Starlink vehicles

Develop harness design solutions within a 3D NX CAD environment, and manage technical trade studies to meet stakeholder objectives as well as adhere to internal design standards and requirements

Generate electrical schematics to support both flight and qualification designs

Own vehicle-level harnessing mechanical assemblies and drive to closure all systems integration trades related to those assemblies

Perform analysis and physical testing (both mechanical and electrical) of harnessing with respect to thermal, loads, vibration and shock to ensure full qualification for flight

Document and communicate the design, analysis and testing results thoroughly and clearly via design reviews

Create and release on schedule, appropriate harnessing manufacturing documentation and drawings

Interface with harness production and integration teams to ensure final harness designs can be produced and installed on schedule in accordance with overall project goals

Perform R&D investigations and trade studies to push wire harness design to new boundaries in terms of mass and cost savings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Experience with CAD and FEA software packages PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Experience with wire harness 3D design, wire harness installation drawings and formboard creation, wiring diagrams, 3D modeling of complex top-level assemblies, 3D modeling and analysis of avionics enclosures and secondary structure1+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead (including internships) Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines and excellent attention to detail

Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems

Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp

Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones Willing to travel up to 30% of the time COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $ - $Level 2: $ - $Your actual level and base salary will be determined…