Mechanical Engineer, Space Lasers Manufacturing (Starlink)

Mechanical Engineer, Space Lasers Manufacturing (Starlink) Engineers on this team must have a working knowledge of design, manufacturing, testing, and flight. A successful mechanical engineer demonstrates engineering intuition and critical thinking and is comfortable working under ambiguous requirements with minimal oversight. Combining these skills, these engineers face challenges across a wide variety of products and subassemblies, and the team is frequently asked to tackle new, inter‑departmental development projects. The ultimate goal of the team is to deliver the optical assemblies required for our satellites to achieve their mission. Responsibilities Manage integration build flow and test operations Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration Interface with both engineers and technicians to optimize manufacturing and automation Develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned Enable day‑to‑day execution of product integration and test flow Evaluate non‑conformances to determine root cause and create actionable items and system improvements Work with upstream and downstream partner teams to drive improvements at the system level Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline 1+ years of professional mechanical design or hands‑on manufacturing experience (internships/co‑ops and club projects can apply) Preferred Skills and Experience Master's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline Experience with integration and testing of optical, mechanical, propulsion, thermal, electrical, and/or structural systems Documentation and configuration management experience Experience writing test plans and procedures and providing go/no‑go judgment and rationale Experience in a production environment Demonstrated engineering intuition, critical thinking, and comfort with ambiguity Additional Requirements Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed, up to 10% Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed Compensation and Benefits Pay range: Mechanical Engineer/Level I: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year Mechanical Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year 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. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at the company. 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. Employees in Washington State accrue 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 company Redmond office Monday to Friday. ITAR Requirements 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company 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. Applicants wishing to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr