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New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical - '26/'27 (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
33 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 New Graduate Mechanical Engineer at SpaceX, you will work on the design and development of satellite hardware for the Starlink project. Your role involves solving complex engineering problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing the design lifecycle from conception to production. You will be placed in one of several specialized teams based on your skills and preferences, focusing on areas such as mechanisms, avionics, or structural design.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
3/5
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 another engineering/STEM discipline
  • Experience with CAD and FEA software packages
  • 1+ years of professional experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internships/co-ops and club projects can apply)
  • Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Hands-on project/mechanical design experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead of a university competitive engineering club
  • Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred)
  • Solid understanding and application of GD&T
  • Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems

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, 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
  • Access to 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 needed
  • Placement on teams will be determined during the interview process, which may affect your specific role and responsibilities

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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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