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Mechanical Engineer, Aviation Integration (Starlink)

SpaceX · Woodinville, WA

Posted 23 days ago · $100,000.00 - $135,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
23 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 team at SpaceX, you will be responsible for the design, qualification, and production of flight hardware for Starlink's aviation integration. Your role involves collaborating with various teams, performing mechanical analysis, leading design reviews, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. You will also manage the product lifecycle from conception to delivery, focusing on creating efficient and reliable designs for aircraft installations.

Our read on this posting4.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
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 (computer aided design) and FEA (finite element analysis) software
  • Experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, and test

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
  • 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
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • 25% travel (domestic and international)
  • Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones

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

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