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Mechanical Engineer - Battery Pack, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX · Redmond, WA

Posted about a month ago · $100,000.00 - $135,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
30 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 Starlink Battery team at SpaceX, you will focus on the design and development of battery packs for satellites. Your responsibilities will include designing battery packs, performing CAD and analysis, conducting testing, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure reliable operation in space. You will also be expected to manage the product lifecycle from conception to launch, demonstrating ownership of product outcomes throughout the process.

Our read on this posting4.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
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 an engineering or other STEM discipline
  • Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
  • 1+ years of experience with battery pack design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing

Nice to have

  • 2+ 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
  • Professional experience with 2170-format battery design, manufacturing, and testing
  • Proficiency in CAD and analysis software (NX, ANSYS, and FEMAP 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
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, including 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

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as necessary for mission critical deadlines
  • Must be willing to travel as needed

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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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