PitchMeAI Jobs
SpaceX

Mechanical Engineer, Aviation Hardware (Starlink)

SpaceX · Woodinville, WA

Posted 26 days ago · $100,000.00 - $135,000.00

or apply directly on SpaceX's site. We never take the application ourselves.

Is this posting real?

This role has been open
26 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As a Mechanical Engineer on the Aviation Hardware Team at SpaceX, you will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of flight hardware, from conceptual design to production and operation. Your role will involve collaborating with various teams, performing design analysis, leading design reviews, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. You will also focus on optimizing designs for reliability and performance while managing product delivery timelines.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other STEM discipline
  • Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
  • Experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
  • 2+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead
  • Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
  • Solid understanding and application of GD&T

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00; Level 2: $115,000.00 - $165,000.00
  • Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Willingness to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role involves close coordination with multiple teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills

Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

More roles at SpaceX

All 2,362 open roles at SpaceX →

Apply to a Mechanical Engineer, Aviation Hardware (Starlink) position at SpaceX - Jobs near me at Woodinville, WA