Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer (Starlink)

Develop and implement manufacturing processes for PCBs, including equipment, facilities, and automation, with {#experience-years}5+ years of experience{/id} in mechanical design.

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not.

SR. MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER (STARLINK)

Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those who need it most.

As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer on Starlink, you will spearhead state-of-the-art production processes for our printed circuit boards (PCBs).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, implement, and maintain new and/or improved manufacturing processes, equipment, technologies, and facilities; Examples could include laser and mechanical CNC drilling machines, advanced inductive lamination machines, plasma etching chambers, screen printing and inkjet printing adhesives, automation cells, copper etching and plating lines, etc.
Analyze production processes and machinery from a first principles, physics-based approach
Lead Design of Experiments (DOE) to establish a stable and robust process that can be handed off to production personnel; perform defect characterization and analysis to determine root cause and develop action plans to improve yields
Develop project plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis for implementation of new processes or machines
Own and perform machine activation and testing with a small team of engineers and technicians
Solve technical and emergent issues from manufacturing (part quality, machine reliability, process instability, etc.)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
5+ years of experience with fluids, mechanical, electromechanical design, and/or analysis (internship or project team experience is applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
10+ years hands-on project experience with complex fluid or mechanical based production systems in a professional setting, preferably as a lead
10+ years of professional experience in design and analysis
Experience with taking products from research and development into production
Experience with PCB manufacturing processes like metal plating, chemical etching, CNC drill equipment, lamination presses, cleanroom equipment, etc.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for potentially extended periods of time including international
Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.