This role pays less than
90%
of similar roles. Most pay
$137,118–$187,592
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$109k
versus about
$162k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About SpaceX
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.
SpaceX currently has
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
Mechanical Engineer (Starshield)
As part of the Starshield team, you will serve as a satellite mechanical and mechanisms engineer focused on government-oriented earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. You will own the design and development of complex mechanisms and electromechanical systems from conceptual design through volume production and on-orbit operations. Your daily responsibilities include developing design criteria, performing environmental and performance testing to validate analysis, and driving manufacturing for design to reduce part counts and error-proofing. To succeed in this role, you must possess a degree in an engineering or STEM discipline along with experience using CAD or FEA software packages. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, knowledge of GD&T, and an understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems to solve critical challenges in satellite hardware and production lifecycle management.
What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?
Median $150000 from 38 postings across 10 companies.
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