Electric Propulsion Engineer, Mechanical - (Starlink)

<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&nbsp;enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ELECTRIC PROPULSION ENGINEER, MECHANICAL - (STARLINK)</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a mechanical engineer within the Starlink electric propulsion team you will own the end-to-end design, analysis, test, build and on-orbit life cycle of the propulsion hardware. You will get to oversee a critical system at the heart of the satellite, as you work cross functionally with plasma physics experts, avionics engineers, and electrical engineers to develop propulsion hardware (thrusters, cathodes, regulators and the fluid feed system). <span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":0}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Solve complex mechanical, thermal, magnetic, and fluid system problems on the space grade hardware that enables our satellites to move in space</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and on-orbit operation for the Starlink constellation </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Work closely with partner domains including thermal, materials, electrical, mechanical, software and GNC groups</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization. Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high level systems trades and steer overall product direction</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Drive holistic DFM to create elegant designs with a focus on piece part and process count reductions, error proofing at every step of fabrication and integration, and consistent performance and production metrics</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain all the way through final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality; work closely with partner teams to design and realize an efficient in-house production line.</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Perform vacuum chamber tests, performance characterization, and environmental tests on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance to design criteria</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, analysis, assembly, launch, and on-orbit performance </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Perform root cause investigations to understand failures and disposition hardware non-conformances </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Experience with CAD and FEA software packages</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> 1+ years of industry experience (internships/co-ops can apply)</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;</strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Hands-on experience designing, building and testing electric or chemical propulsion systems in an industry or lab environment</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Previous experience and ownership of the full product l