Mechanical Engineer (Optical Test)

Full Time

Redmond, WAPosted 4 days ago

Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>MECHANICAL ENGINEER (OPTICAL TEST)</strong></span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. We are looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer to support development, production, and test of optical components for Starlink.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:<br><br></strong></span></div> <div> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to understand and drive requirements for production and development testing of highly complex spaceflight hardware</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design fixtures, mechanisms, fluid systems and other types of hardware to support safe, efficient, and reliable testing of satellite systems</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Create detailed documentation for test systems including engineering drawings and schematics</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Utilize hand calculations and tools such as FEA to inform and validate design decisions</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Balance multiple high-priority projects through effective time management and communication</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrate extreme ownership of all project phases from initial concept to final commissioning and operation</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work closely with technicians to build, assemble, and operate test systems</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Review data to understand and validate performance of test systems</span><br><br></span></li> </ul> </div> <div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:<br><br></strong></span></div> <div> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics or other engineering discipline</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">1+ years of engineering design experience (internships, student projects, extracurricular project experience, and professional experience qualify)<br><br></span></li> </ul> </div> <div style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:<br><br></strong></span></div> <div> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience working in a laboratory or industrial setting requiring hands-on work, attention to detail, and high regard for safety</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of common manufacturing processes and hands-on experience machining parts using standard equipment such as mills, lathes, CNC machines</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with optical and opto-mechanical hardware and systems</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter CAD/PDM systems</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience applying GD&T</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Basic understanding of industrial electrical, control, and instrumentation systems</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience working effectively across multi-disciplinary teams</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Desire to work in a fast-paced environment</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: middle; font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Basic proficiency with Python or other programming language<br></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed, up to 10%</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed</span></li> </ul> </div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:              </strong>            </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br>Pay range:          </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mechanical Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year  </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mechanical Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year    </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">        </span></div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.</span></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR <a href="https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987">here</a>.  </li> </ul> <p>SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</p> <p>Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to <a href="mailto:EEOCompliance@spacex.com">EEOCompliance@spacex.com</a><em>. </em></p></div>