SpaceX
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NewGraduateEngineer,Mechanical(Starlink)
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“New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical (Starlink) at SpaceX. Skills: Mechanical design, Manufacturing processes, Product lifecycle, System optimization. Own Starlink hardware from conceptual design through high-volume. Develop design criteria”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure hardware is successful and reliable; Deliver internet to those that need it most; Turn Bastrop into a state-of-the-art engineering campus
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot mechanical system problems; Root cause analysis; Failure analysis; Find simple solutions to complex problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1+ years of experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing, Graduating with a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in 2026 or 2027
Nice to Have
Solid understanding and application of GD
What You'll Do.
Own Starlink hardware from conceptual design through high-volume
Develop design criteria
Collaborate on requirements
Drive system-level optimization
Design and develop production lines
Refine production system for high-rate
Identify trends for optimizing product output
Identify opportunities for quality enhancements
Identify opportunities for cost of manufacturability
Troubleshoot mechanical system problems
Formulate maintenance protocols
Formulate service schedules
Coordinate material procurement for machinery upkeep
Challenge assumptions
Find simple solutions to complex problems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with design teams; Partnering with production teams
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. NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, MECHANICAL (STARLINK) Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to serve populations with little or no connectivity. We design, build, launch, and operate the world's largest constellation of satellites, enabling us to operate a global internet network unbounded by traditional ground infrastructure limitations. Starlink also designs, builds, and delivers high-volume consumer hardware that allows users to connect to these satellites within minutes of unboxing, as well as our advanced gateways that we deploy regionally throughout the world. The root of SpaceX’s success so far lies in our mission to keep all engineering and production in-house, which enables a tight feedback loop, nimble decision-making, and speedy deliverables. With millions of daily users worldwide already online, Starlink is a true game-changer and levels the playing field for those who were previously unconnected. The Starlink facility in Bastrop is the newest and fastest growing site at SpaceX. With millions of square feet of manufacturing space, this site is currently responsible for the development and production of all terrestrial hardware for Starlink. This includes customer-facing devices and products that we ship directly to end users (Starlink dishes/user terminals, Wi-Fi routers, etc.). Our users currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users who live in more rural or developing areas. The Bastrop site is also home next-generation ground stations and core insourced manufacturing efforts like printed circuit board, solar c
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