Mechanical Engineer - Satellite Solar Array (Starlink)

Redmond, WAfull timeOn Site

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$100k–$135k

H1B: no

Spacex The Mechanical Engineer on the Solar Product Team designs and implements photovoltaic power systems for Starlink satellites. They are responsible for design, qualification, production capability, and reliability of power generation assemblies.

Responsibilities

Design and analysis of solar array components ranging from photovoltaic cells to integrated electro-mechanical solar array assemblies.
Own and design various satellite mechanical systems and/or associated tooling specifically for the solar array sub-assembly.
Prepare detailed content for technical design reviews. Demonstrate extreme ownership of the production outcome of the Starlink solar factory across yield, uptime, and cost.
Work across disciplines with partner teams such as GNC, Avionics, Operations, and Payloads to achieve the best vehicle outcomes.
Provide analytical rationale for design capability through hand calcs, and FEA where applicable.
Complete engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications to define purchasing, manufacturing, and operational requirements.
Write, design and execute test procedures and verification plans in both electrical and mechanical design spaces in conjunction with your team’s test specialists.
Design and conduct process qualifications using design of experiments and statistical process control
Work seamlessly with supply chain and production partners to complete design for manufacturing (DFM) changes necessary to meet factory rates and costs.
Complete review of on orbit performance data and respond with manufacturing and design solutions.
Work closely with the Materials Engineering team to develop novel solutions to space-based solar problems.

Qualification

Experience with design of experimentsProficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)Proficient in GD&T

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of professional experience (internships/co-ops experience accepted) with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing

Preferred

Experience with solar array design and/or solar manufacturing industry
Experience with performance characterization of photovoltaic solar cells
Experience in specifying and qualifying materials and components for space flight
Experience with design of experiments, statistical process control and process qualification
Proficient in analyzing mechanical assemblies using hand calculations and FEA
Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
Proficient in dynamic and thermal analysis
Proficient in GD&T