# Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Reliability (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: Bastrop, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-08
- Apply by: 2026-12-23
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8932795002?gh_jid=8932795002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-mechanical-engineer-hardware-reliability-starlink/

## About the role

The Hardware Reliability Team at Starlink is an interdisciplinary team that is committed to the reliability of the mechanical and electrical hardware required to connect our customers to our satellites. Your breadth of exposure will span across dozens of areas (mechanical, electrical, RF, software, test, etc.) as you collaborate with core groups at SpaceX to bring hardware from initial concept development to full-scale high-volume production. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience in test, analysis, manufacturing, or hardware development (internship and project experience is applicable)
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and offsite as needed
- Must be willing to travel up to 30% for work
- Must be willing to relocate to Bastrop, TX (Austin area) if not already local – remote or hybrid work not considered

Tags: Starlink Reliability - Bastrop

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