SpaceX
MechanicalEngineer(StarlinkComponents)
“Mechanical Engineer (Starlink Components) at SpaceX. Skills: Mechanical design, Test systems design, Satellite component testing. Design, build, and implement test systems to support the development, qualification, and acceptance testing of flight hardware for the most cutting-edge, high volume communication satellites in the world. Design and implement machines for testing satellite components”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance the factory as required to meet rate, development and reliability goals
Industry & Context.
Solve complex, open-ended problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
Nice to Have
Experience with CAD software design package (e. g. NX, CATIA, or ProE) and PLM/PDM software (e. g. Teamcenter), Experience with custom machine electromechanical systems, motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, lifting/rigging, etc., Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience, Experience with manufacturing process development, facility/line layouts and common inspection methods, Experience with production tooling or product design in either prototype or high-volume environments, Experience performing structural analysis in FEMAP, NASTRAN, ANSYS or NX Advance Simulation, Experience designing mechanisms, welded structures and mass efficient structures, understanding and application of drafting standards and GD
What You'll Do.
and implement test systems to support the development
and acceptance testing of flight hardware for the most cutting-edge
high volume communication satellites in the world
Design and implement machines for testing satellite components
Validate that each component is designed and built to the vehicle requirements through the development of specialized machinery and tooling
and implementation of custom equipment for testing satellite components
thermal system design
or fluid system design
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with a cross-discipline team including electrical, mechanical, controls and software engineers to develop integrated test systems; Collaborate with production personnel, engineering teams, and leadership
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