This role pays less than
87%
of similar roles. Most pay
$131,375–$170,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$108k
versus about
$151k
for comparable roles.
Based on 238 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
604 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$155,000
across 440 roles with salary data.
Join the Starlink team as a new graduate mechanical engineer and contribute to deploying thousands of satellites annually, serving over 10 million customers worldwide. You will solve complex structural, thermal, and electromechanical challenges on space-grade hardware within one of several specialized sub-teams such as mechanisms, space lasers, bus avionics, structural design, solar arrays, or battery packs. Daily tasks include collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to democratize internet access globally through innovative satellite technology. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in mechanical systems and a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, along with proficiency in programming languages and PCB layout knowledge. This role demands expertise in CAD software, FEA analysis, and thermal management for cutting-edge space hardware.
C
C++
Python
Networking protocols
Distributed systems
Security issues
CI/CD
Git
Linux
RTOS
Satellite communications
Embedded systems
Real-time software
Scalable architectures
Kubernetes
AWS
Grafana
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