Hiring: Mechanical Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink) Company: SpaceX Location: Bastrop, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:23:39 Employment Type: Internship Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, CAD, Linear, Rails About the job Experience: •Proficient in 3D CAD (Siemens NX preferred) and Teamcenter •Solid understanding and application of GD&T, mechanical engineering fundamentals, structural analysis, and failure modes of complex mechanical systems •Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through production ramp •Applied hands-on capability in mills, lathes, manual and CNC machines •Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills Required Skills: •Own manufacturing subsystems and equipment from conceptual design through fabrication, commissioning, and high-volume production ramp •Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements with cross-functional teams, and drive system-level optimization •Perform failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability modeling, and stress testing to predict and mitigate potential failures and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) •Design and develop production equipment including structures, mechanisms, robot end effectors, automation systems, and material handling solutions •Uptime Optimization: Monitor and track equipment performance metrics using data analytics; identify bottlenecks and downtime causes, then implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize operational availability •Evaluate and select equipment suppliers and vendors based on reliability, performance, and business needs; oversee installation, commissioning, and ongoing performance of both internally designed and vendor-supplied equipment •Demonstrate extreme ownership of projects through their entire lifecycle while balancing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment •Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams to develop products and production processes in parallel Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, materials, or other engineering discipline •1+ years of experience professional experience with mechanical design, analysis, testing, or manufacturing (internship experience is applicable) •1+ years of experience with CAD and FEA software packages •Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for significant/extended periods of time (~25% travel normally, more during urgent manufacturing and test campaigns) •Demonstrated capacity to lift up to 25Ibs unassisted •Standing/walking for long periods of time •Demonstrated capacity to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones •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 here. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!