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Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.\nMECHANICAL ENGINEER, PRECISION MACHINING (STARLINK) \nAs a Mechanical Engineer at Starlink you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. In this role you will be responsible for the manufacturing and quality systems surrounding tight tolerance machined hardware for the satellite RF systems. You will need to develop innovative manufacturing solutions to drive quality, takt time, and yield improvements, as well as design and own tooling and automation projects on challenging timelines. \nRESPONSIBILITIES: \nOwn product success for precision machined parts with single-digit micron tolerances \nDesign and own the outcome of shop automation projects \nInterface with design engineers and machinists to implement DFM feedback on new and current hardware iterations \nAggressively implement process improvements to production processes to improve quality and throughput \nCreate capital and facility justifications for large projects and process improvements. Own these projects through implementation and activation \nOwn and develop quality plans for hardware covering dimensional inspection and functional testing \nDesign and fabricate tooling for machining, assembly, and inspection stations \nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS: \nBachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics or other engineering discipline \n1+ years of engineering design experience (internships, student projects, extracurricular project experience, and professional experience qualify) \nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: \nExperience with CAD/PDM systems \nHands on experience milling, turning, and/or CMM inspection \nStrong demonstrable experience using GD&T \nExperience working effectively across multi-disciplinary teams \nDesire to work in a fast-paced environment \nBasic proficiency with software programming in at least one language \nExperience with full part life cycle from design through verification and production \nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: \nMust be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed \nSome travel required (up to 10%) \nAbility to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg \nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\nPay Range:\nLevel 1: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00\nLevel 2: $115,000.00 - $165,000.00\nYour 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.\nBase salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. 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