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Salary Range
$102,000 - $138,000 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
SpaceX is seeking a Mechanical Development Test Engineer to join the Starlink team, responsible for testing next-generation hardware for the world's most advanced broadband internet system. This role involves designing, fabricating, and implementing test equipment for new structures, components, and mechanisms.
Key Responsibilities
- →Create test stand concepts, fabrication drawings, wiring schematics, and instrumentation lists
- →Design and analyze structures, fluid systems, and mechanisms
- →Supervise the integration of test stands including fabrication, mechanical assembly, and data/control systems
- →Operate test stands with great attention to detail
- →Develop test requirements with the flight engineering team and drive the campaign to closure
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- ✓1+ years of industry experience (co-ops/internships can apply)
- ✓Ability to travel up to 25% to other SpaceX sites
- ✓Ability to work at elevated heights occasionally
- ✓Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- ✓Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
- ✓Availability to work extended hours and some weekends as needed
- ✓Summary Bullets
- ✓Design and analyze mechanical structures, fluid systems, and mechanisms
- ✓Create test stand concepts and fabrication drawings
- ✓Supervise integration of test stands and operate them with attention to detail
- ✓Develop test requirements with the flight engineering team
- ✓Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1+ years of industry experience
- ✓Requirement Bullets
- ✓Bachelor's degree in engineering
- ✓1+ years of industry experience
- ✓Experience with hydraulic, thermal, structural, electromechanical, high pressure, and vacuum systems
- ✓Experience with basic test instrumentation and control components
- ✓Experience with Unigraphics (NX)
- ✓Experience performing finite element analysis (FEA)
- ✓Experience with steel and/or aluminum weldment design and analysis
- ✓Experience with high pressure fluid system design and analysis
- ✓Experience working with lithium-ion batteries
- ✓Benefit Bullets
- ✓Long-term incentives including company stock, stock options, and long-term cash awards
- ✓Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- ✓401(k) retirement plan
- ✓Short and long-term disability insurance
- ✓Life insurance
- ✓Paid parental leave
- ✓Paid vacation and holidays
- ✓Paid sick time
- ✓Company shuttles
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