Senior Avionics Mechanical Engineer Satellite Bus Specialist

3 days ago


Redmond, Washington, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Avionics Mechanical Engineer to join our Satellite Bus team at SpaceX. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and developing avionics systems for our satellite bus.

About the Role
  • You will be responsible for mechanical design, analysis, and testing of avionics, enclosures, and structure for a satellite bus from concept through on-orbit operation.
  • You will perform thermal, structural, and tolerance analysis using hand calculations and numerical simulation tools.
  • You will develop and execute qualification, acceptance, and life test plans.
  • You will perform root-cause analysis for thermal, shock, and vibration failures.
  • You will work concurrently with other teams to develop production processes and supply chain in parallel with design effort.
  • You will develop and document processes for engineering tasks.
Requirements
  • You must have 8+ years of experience in 3D CAD design.
  • You must have 5+ years of experience in high-performance electronics packaging.
  • You must have 3+ years of hands-on experience with thermal, shock, and vibration testing.
  • You must hold a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering.
Preferred Skills
  • You should be proficient with Unigraphics/NX.
  • You should be proficient with structural and thermal analysis tools.
  • You should be proficient with Femap and NASTRAN, Ansys, Thermal Desktop, or SINDA/FLUINT.
  • You should have experience designing avionics for volume production, with a focus on design for manufacturability.
  • You should have experience designing for CNC machining, casting, molding, and finishing processes.
  • You should have experience selecting materials and finishing processes.
  • You should have experience with reliability analysis and test methods.
  • You should have experience as a technical or team lead.
Additional Requirements
  • You must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Estimated Salary

$120,000 - $180,000 per year

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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