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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
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Mechanical Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind) joins the team to own the full lifecycle of hardware for the Starmind constellation, which focuses on satellites capturing solar energy in space to power high-performance AI compute for Earth. The role involves developing large fluid-based deployable radiators, massive deployable solar arrays, and high-volume packaging for compute trays, along with satellite mechanisms and optical payloads. Responsibilities include defining design criteria, performing environmental testing, and driving design for manufacturing to reduce part counts and ensure production consistency. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and experience with CAD and FEA software packages. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, proficiency in 3D CAD such as NX, and a solid understanding of GD&T and structural analysis for complex mechanical systems to solve challenges in high-volume production and space hardware reliability.
What does a Mechanical Engineer earn?
Median $150000 from 64 postings across 16 companies.