Mechanical Engineer - Satellite Solar Array (Starlink)
SpaceX(8 days ago)
About this role
A Mechanical Engineer on the Solar Product Team at SpaceX will design and implement photovoltaic power systems for Starlink satellites. The role focuses on developing next-generation solar array assemblies and ensuring their qualification, production rate capability, and on-orbit reliability across multiple satellite payloads and vehicle architectures.
Required Skills
- Solar Design
- Photovoltaics
- Mechanical Design
- FEA
- 3D CAD
- Thermal Analysis
- GD&T
- DOE
- SPC
- DFM
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline
About SpaceX
spacex.comSpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.