Mechanical Engineer, User Products (Starshield)

SpaceX(1 day ago)

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

About this role

A Mechanical Engineer on SpaceX’s Starshield User Products team working on custom government products that leverage Starlink technology for national security applications. The role supports product development from concept through production and launch, focusing on high-reliability hardware used in challenging environments.

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Required Skills

CAD
FEA
Mechanical Design
Electromechanical Design
GD&T
Tolerance Analysis
DFM
Structural Analysis
Environmental Testing
Integration

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Qualifications

BS in Engineering
MS in Engineering
Top Secret Clearance
ITAR Eligibility (US Citizen/Green Card/Asylee/Refugee)

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.