SpaceX
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MechanicalDesignEngineer,Gateways(Starlink)
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“Mechanical Design Engineer, Gateways (Starlink) at SpaceX. Skills: Mechanical design, Analysis, Testing, Manufacturing, CAD, FEA. Holistically own complex hardware and system design for ground stations. Design of composites and manufacturing technology”
What You'll Achieve.
Maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe; Deliver high-precision, low-cost, high-performance ground stations in all weather conditions; Ensure ultra-reliability of ground stations over long periods of time; Achieve high-volume production; Ensure ground station deployment and operation; Validate analysis and demonstrate compliance to design criteria through testing; Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production
Industry & Context.
Assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U. S. C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U. S. C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State (ITAR requirements)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, 1+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internship experience is applicable), Experience with CAD and/or finite element analysis (FEA) software packages
Nice to Have
Experience designing and testing RF or antenna hardware, Experience with fast-paced hardware development for high-reliability applications, Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout and PCBA mechanical design, Knowledge and experience in selecting materials, manufacturing methods, and surface treatments for mechanical components, Ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data, Self-motivated with organizational, written, and oral communication skills, Able to communicate complex concepts, problems, and solutions clearly and effectively to all levels within the organization
What You'll Do.
Holistically own complex hardware and system design for ground stations
Design of composites and manufacturing technology
Design of RF vacuum electronics
Design of high-precision pointing and actuation systems
and hands-on manufacturing disciplines
Spearhead change at the inception of product development
Own hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production and ground station deployment and operation
Rapidly iterate on designs
and test to inform high-level system trades and steer overall product direction
Develop design criteria
Collaborate on requirements
Drive system-level optimization
Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain all the way through final integration that balances cost
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
Develop novel manufacturing procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate on requirements; Work closely with partner teams to design and realize an efficient in-house production line; Work with partner teams to develop novel manufacturing procedures; Communicate complex concepts, problems, and solutions clearly and effectively to all levels within the organization
Communication Scope
Organizational, written, and oral communication skills; Communicate complex concepts, problems, and solutions clearly and effectively to all levels within the organization
Process & Methodology
Establish an efficient product lifecycle
Full Job Description
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. MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER, GATEWAYS (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, ground station gateways, and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact, and we are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe. Starlink Gateways are advanced ground stations antennas that are responsible for delivering internet from the ground to satellites – they must be high-precision, low-cost, high-performance in all weather conditions (from the Arctic Circle to the desert), and ultra-reliable over long periods of time. As a mechanical engineer on gateways, you will holistically own complex hardware and system design for these ground stations. The mechanical team is responsible for the design of everything from cutting-edge composites and manufacturing technology, state-of-the-art RF vacuum electronics, to high-precision pointing and actuation systems. The role encompasses design, analysis, and hands-on manufacturing disciplines, with the ability to spearhead change at the inception of product development, through production, deployment, and operations. Come join this high-performing team in designing and building out the world’s largest network of ground stations! RESPONSIBILITIES: Own hardware f
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