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Mechanical Engineer - Tooling/Controls, Satellites (Starlink)

SpaceX · Redmond, WA

Posted 27 days ago · $100,000.00 - $135,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
27 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 satellite mechanical team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing high-rate manufacturing tooling for custom optical fiber connections. Your role involves designing machinery, automating processes, and overseeing projects from conception to production. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure the production of mission-critical hardware for satellites.

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 mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, manufacturing, or a related engineering/STEM discipline
  • 1+ years of experience designing mechanical systems using 3D CAD software and 2D drawings
  • 1+ years of experience implementing controls on mechanical systems - motion, sensors, actuators, PLC or equivalent

Nice to have

  • 3+ years of experience in custom machine design, production tooling, or automated assembly equipment
  • Experience with electromechanical systems: motors, actuators, linear rails, bearings, pneumatics, sensors, and precision locating features
  • Hands-on experience with machine controls: PLC or industrial motion controllers, servo/stepper systems, I/O, safety circuits, and HMI
  • Familiarity with precision assembly processes — fiber optics, cable/harness build, potting/curing, or similarly tight-tolerance joining and inspection
  • Ability to perform structures and mechanism hand calculations; design for manufacturability and assembly

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

  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to support mission critical deadlines
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role involves hands-on assembly and commissioning, which may not appeal to all candidates

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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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