SpaceX
Consumer Hardware
Sr.MechanicalDesignEngineer,ConsumerHardware(Starlink)
“Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink) at SpaceX. Skills: Mechanical design, Consumer hardware design, High volume production, Factory design, Automation. Own Starlink consumer hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and public launch. Develop design criteria”
What You'll Achieve.
High field reliability and performance in all environments and use cases; High-rate, high-yield, and reliable production processes; Deliver internet to those that need it most
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, Experience with CAD and FEA software packages, 5+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing
Nice to Have
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, Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred), Solid understanding and application of GD&T
What You'll Do.
Own Starlink consumer hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and public launch
Develop design criteria
Collaborate on requirements
Drive system-level optimization
Test and iterate on products
Design and develop production lines
Refine the production system
Establish an efficient product lifecycle
Design and realize an efficient in-house production line
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate on requirements; Work closely with partner teams
Process & Methodology
Lead creative, multi-disciplinary projects
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