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Mechanical Engineer - Optical, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX · Redmond, WA

Posted 22 days ago · $100,000.00 - $135,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
22 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 Optical Team at SpaceX, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design of hardware for satellites, focusing on high-bandwidth connectivity and advanced imaging systems. Your role will involve designing precision mechanisms, integrating electronics, and conducting structural analysis, while collaborating with various teams to ensure successful product delivery from conception to launch.

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 or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience with CAD and mechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design of mechanisms, structures, or electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience designing precision actuators, gimbals, flexures, or motion-control mechanisms
  • Demonstrated structural analysis of complex assemblies
  • Experience integrating electronics into mechanical assemblies

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

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Extended hours and weekends may be required to meet production milestones
  • Some travel to vendors and other SpaceX sites may be necessary

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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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