The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
Solve complex mechanical, thermal, magnetic, and fluid system problems on the: space grade hardware that enables our satellites to move in space
Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and: on-orbit operation for the Starlink constellation
Work closely with partner domains including thermal, materials, electrical,: mechanical, software and GNC groups
Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level: optimization. Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high level systems trades and steer overall product direction
Drive holistic DFM to create elegant designs with a focus on piece part and: process count reductions, error proofing at every step of fabrication and integration, and consistent performance and production metrics
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.
What they're looking for
- Perform vacuum chamber tests, performance characterization, and environmental: tests on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance to design criteria
- Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, analysis, assembly, launch, and on-orbit performance
- Perform root cause investigations to understand failures and disposition hardware non-conformances
- Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production
