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You will have the opportunity to work on the architecture, simulation, and controls of electromechanical systems for the world’s most cutting-edge satellites.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nOwn hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through volume production and on-orbit operations to support various customers’ needs\nDevelop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization\nRapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high-level systems trades and steer overall product direction\nDrive holistic DFM to create elegant designs with a focus on piece part and process count reductions, error-proofing at every step of fabrication and integration, and consistent performance and production metrics\nEstablish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain through final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality; work closely with partner teams to design and realize an efficient in-house production line\nPerform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance with design criteria\nOwn product delivery timeline through conception, design, assembly, and launch\nOwn product outcomes at every stage of development and production\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor's degree in an engineering or STEM discipline\nExperience with CAD or FEA software packages (can be in a professional, academic, entrepreneurial, or hobby setting)\n1+ years of experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis (internship and extracurricular experience are applicable)\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nMaster’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline\nAbility and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance\nKnowledge and application of GD&T\nOwn hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team outside a classroom setting (FSAE, Engineers without Borders, Student Directed Research, Design-Build-Fly, NASA student launch, personal entrepreneurial ventures, etc.)\nUnderstanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems2\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nAbility to work long hours and weekends as necessary to meet mission-critical deadlines\nAbility to travel to SpaceX, vendors, customers, and partner locations as necessary\nAn active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing.\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:\nPay Range:\nLevel 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00\nLevel 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00\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. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock 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. 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