Mechanical Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)

SpaceX(6 days ago)

Bastrop, TXOnsiteFull TimeMedior$74,885 - $101,409 (estimated)Mechanical Engineering

About this role

SpaceX's Solar Cell team scales production of high-efficiency solar cells for Starlink and other space applications. The Solar Cell Factory Mechanical Engineer designs, builds, and optimizes mechanical and automation systems and material-handling mechanisms for solar cell manufacturing equipment. The role focuses on ownership of existing systems for optimization and development of novel production equipment to maximize efficiency and reliability.

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Required Skills

CAD
FEA
Mechanical Design
Electromechanical Design
Automation Programming
Robot End-Effector
FMEA
Reliability Modeling
Structural Analysis
GD&T

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Master's Degree (Preferred)

About SpaceX

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SpaceX 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.