Mechanical Engineer - Optical, Satellites (starlink)

SpaceX is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for their Starlink Optical Team in Redmond, Washington. This role involves the end-to-end design of hardware for satellites, including space lasers, imaging payloads, and space-to-ground communication technology. Responsibilities include structural, actuator, and electro-mechanical design, from concept to on-orbit operation.

Skills and focus areas

• cad
• structural analysis
• modal analysis
• random vibration analysis
• shock analysis
• design for manufacturability
• design for assembly
• precision mechanisms
• actuators
• kinematics
• electro-mechanical design
• thermal management