Mechanical Engineer, Space Lasers Manufacturing (starlink)

SpaceX

Redmond, WA, United States
Base: $100,000 - $115,000 (level i) or $110,000 - ...
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Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1+ years professional mechanical design experience
Hands-on manufacturing or testing experience
** SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Space Lasers Manufacturing team in Redmond, WA, to support the development of optical assemblies for their Starlink satellites. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering, hands-on manufacturing experience, and the ability to work with minimal oversight in a dynamic environment. **

Job Summary

  • Engineers on this team must have a working knowledge of design, manufacturing, testing, and flight to deliver optical assemblies for satellites.
  • The role involves managing integration build flows, evaluating designs for manufacturability, and optimizing manufacturing and automation processes.
  • Compensation includes base salaries ranging from $100,000 to $135,000 per year plus stock options, comprehensive medical coverage, and paid vacation.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Space Lasers Manufacturing team in Redmond, WA, to support the development of optical assemblies for their Starlink satellites. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering, hands-on manufacturing experience, and the ability to work with minimal oversight in a dynamic environment. **

Salary

Base: $100,000 - $115,000 (Level I) or $110,000 - $135,000 (Level II); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for stock options, long-term incentives, and discretionary bonuses; Benefits: Comprehensive medical/vision/dental, 401(k), paid parental leave, 3 weeks vacation, 10+ holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
  • 1+ years professional mechanical design experience
  • Hands-on manufacturing or testing experience

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering
  • Experience with optical system integration
  • Comfort working under ambiguous requirements
  • Production environment experience
  • Engineering intuition and critical thinking

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
  • 1+ years of professional mechanical design or manufacturing experience
  • U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or eligible work authorization status

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required authorizations

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