Mechanical Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX(5 days ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$95,000 - $130,000Engineering

About this role

A Mechanical Engineer on SpaceX’s Starshield team focused on applying Starlink technology to government and national security satellite missions. The role contributes to the design and development of satellite mechanical systems and mechanisms, including electromechanical architectures and simulations. The position is part of a technical engineering team working on cutting‑edge space hardware to support government customers.

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Required Skills

CAD
FEA
Mechanical Design
Electromechanical Design
GD&T
Structural Analysis
DFM
Testing
Systems Engineering
Communication

Qualifications

BS in Engineering
MS in Engineering
Top Secret Clearance
ITAR Eligibility

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.