Posted by employer 5 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 5 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 12 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Mechanical Design Engineer for Starlink at SpaceX focuses on the design and production of consumer hardware that delivers high-speed internet to users worldwide. This role requires proficiency in CAD and FEA software, along with experience in mechanical design and manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates are those with a solid engineering background, particularly in complex mechanical systems, and a passion for innovative technology. The position is part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing global connectivity through advanced engineering solutions.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 5 months ago — first seen on Joblaze May 12, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 9, 2026.
- Mechanical Engineering appears in 4.4% of 3087 comparable mid other roles in United States; structural analysis appears in 0.2% of 3087 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Mechanical Design Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Bastrop, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- 1–3 years of relevant experience for this Mechanical Design Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Bastrop, TX.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: 3D CAD, Automation, CAD, FEA, GD&T, Mechanical Engineering.
- Does SpaceX sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Mechanical Design Engineer, Consumer Hardware (Starlink) role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER, CONSUMER HARDWARE (STARLINK)
Starlink Mechanical Design Engineers at our Bastrop facility are hyper-focused on the high-volume consumer products that we ship directly to customers all over the world. We design this hardware to be both technically sophisticated and easy to use. Our customers currently include teachers in the most remote parts of the Amazon, researchers in Antarctica, digital nomads who travel via RV, emergency responders, commercial airlines, cruise lines, and residential users who live in rural or developing areas. As a member of this team, you will lead creative, multi-disciplinary projects that include designing both the consumer products themselves and the factories that manufacture them, ushering in the next era of the internet and delivering internet to those that need it most.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own Starlink consumer hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production and public launch
- Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization
- Test and iterate on products to enable high field reliability and performance in all environments and use cases
- Design and develop the production lines that manufacture your product, including robot end effector design, process development, control system design, automation programming, and more
- Refine the production system to create high-rate, high-yield, and reliable processes
- Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain all the way through final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality; work closely with partner teams to design and realize an efficient in-house production line
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
- 1+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internship experience is applicable)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
- 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
- 2+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead
- Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
- Solid understanding and application of GD&T, mechanical engineering fundamentals, structural analysis, and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
- Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and how to design for manufacturability
- Exposure to some variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (motion systems, dispense systems, temperature controllers, laser distance sensors, injection molders, die casters, etc.)
- Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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