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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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Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink) joins the Insource Manufacturing team to design, build, and qualify custom equipment and automation systems for high-volume production of Starlink products. This role involves taking end-to-end ownership of manufacturing subsystems, material handling systems, and robot end effectors from conceptual design through fabrication and commissioning. The engineer will perform failure modes and effects analysis, reliability modeling, stress testing, and uptime optimization using data analytics to improve equipment effectiveness. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop production processes while managing vendor relationships for both internal and supplied equipment. Required skills include proficiency in 3D CAD, FEA software packages, and Teamcenter, alongside a solid understanding of GD&T, structural analysis, and manufacturing processes like welding and machining. The role focuses on solving complex problems to ensure scalable, high-volume production efficiency.
What does a Mechanical Engineer earn?
Median $150000 from 64 postings across 16 companies.