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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mechanical Engineer, Precision Machining... - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Woodinville, WA, United States - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Computer Programming, Radio-Frequency Identification - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g25ffu ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics or other engineering discipline + 1+ years of engineering design experience (internships, student projects, extracurricular project experience, and professional experience qualify) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Experience with CAD/PDM systems + Hands on experience milling, turning, and/or CMM inspection + Strong demonstrable experience using GD&T + Experience working effectively across multi-disciplinary teams + Desire to work in a fast-paced environment + Basic proficiency with software programming in at least one language + Experience with full part life cycle from design through verification and production ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: + Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed + Some travel required (up to 10%) + Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg, + To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc\_kb\_article\_page&sys\_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) . ## Description As 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., + Own product success for precision machined parts with single-digit micron tolerances + Design and own the outcome of shop automation projects + Interface with design engineers and machinists to implement DFM feedback on new and current hardware iterations + Aggressively implement process improvements to production processes to improve quality and throughput + Create capital and facility justifications for large projects and process improvements. Own these projects through implementation and activation + Own and develop quality plans for hardware covering dimensional inspection and functional testing ## Related Videos - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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