Mechanical Engineer - Harnessing, Satellites… at SpaceX · Redmond

Summary: 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. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop the electro-mechanical design of wire harnesses for the Starlink satellites, managing the design process and ensuring integration with other systems. Responsibilities: - Develop the electro-mechanical design of wire harnesses within our family of Starlink vehicles - Develop harness design solutions within a 3D NX CAD environment, and manage technical trade studies to meet stakeholder objectives as well as adhere to internal design standards and requirements - Generate electrical schematics to support both flight and qualification designs - Own vehicle-level harnessing mechanical assemblies and drive to closure all systems integration trades related to those assemblies - Perform analysis and physical testing (both mechanical and electrical) of harnessing with respect to thermal, loads, vibration and shock to ensure full qualification for flight - Document and communicate the design, analysis and testing results thoroughly and clearly via design reviews - Create and release on schedule, appropriate harnessing manufacturing documentation and drawings - Interface with harness production and integration teams to ensure final harness designs can be produced and installed on schedule in accordance with overall project goals - Perform R&D investigations and trade studies to push wire harness design to new boundaries in terms of mass and cost savings Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline - Experience with CAD and FEA software packages - Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones - Willing to travel up to 30% of the time Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter - Experience with wire harness 3D design, wire harness installation drawings and formboard creation, wiring diagrams, 3D modeling of complex top-level assemblies, 3D modeling and analysis of avionics enclosures and secondary structure - 1+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems, preferably as a team lead (including internships) - Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines and excellent attention to detail - Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems - Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp - Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills Required Skills: CAD software, Siemens NX, wire harness design Important Skills: structural analysis Nice-to-Have Skills: team collaboration, communication skills, project management Benefits: Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, 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, 401(k) retirement plan, Short and long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law, Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday