# Mechanical Engineer, Electro-Mechanical (Starlink) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Redmond, WA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-05
- Apply by: 2026-12-20
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8920975002?gh_jid=8920975002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-mechanical-engineer-electro-mechanical-starlink/

## About the role

SpaceX Gateways are responsible for delivering internet from the ground to the satellites – they must be cost effective, capable of high performance in all weather conditions, and reliable over long periods of time. A critical component of the Gateway antenna is the TWT amplifier, which this role is for. The TWTA team is advancing state of the art RF vacuum electronics, building hardware an order of magnitude faster than traditional industry, for an order of magnitude less cost. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering/STEM discipline
- 1+ years of experience designing, building, testing, or troubleshooting hardware via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both
- Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends for mission critical deadlines

Tags: Satellite Payload Engineering

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