Mechanical Engineer, Satellite Payload (Starlink)

📋 Description

• Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production (typical timeline of less than one year for full product life cycle) and on-orbit operation for the Starlink constellation.
• Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization.
• Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high level systems trades and steer overall product direction.
• Drive holistic DFM to create elegant designs with a focus on piece part and process count reductions, error proofing at every step of fabrication and integration, and consistent performance and production metrics.
• Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain through final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality; collaborate with partner teams to design an in-house production line.
• Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance to design criteria.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages.
• 1+ years of professional experience (including internships) with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred).
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T.
• Experience working with PCB, RF, and/or Antenna designers and exposure to PCB layout and PCBA mechanical design.

🎁 Benefits

• Base salary and long-term incentives; comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k); disability and life insurance; paid parental leave; paid vacation and holidays; and other discounts and perks.