Electric Propulsion Engineer, Mechanical - (Starlink)

SpaceX·Redmond, WA·Posted 3 November 2026

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. ELECTRIC PROPULSION ENGINEER, MECHANICAL - (STARLINK) As a mechanical engineer within the Starlink electric propulsion team you will own the end-to-end design, analysis, test, build and on-orbit life cycle of the propulsion hardware. You will get to oversee a critical system at the heart of the satellite, as you work cross functionally with plasma physics experts, avionics engineers, and electrical engineers to develop propulsion hardware (thrusters, cathodes, regulators and the fluid feed system). RESPONSIBILITIES Solve complex mechanical, thermal, magnetic, and fluid system problems on the space grade hardware that enables our satellites to move in space Own hardware from conceptual design through high volume production and on-orbit operation for the Starlink constellation Work closely with partner domains including thermal, materials, electrical, mechanical, software and GNC groups Develop design…

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