Mechanical Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink) is open at SpaceX in Bastrop, TX. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $194K. Posted on Aug 3, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Own electronics manufacturing subsystems and equipment from conceptual design through high-volume production and automation ramp Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization Test and iterate on products by performing failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), reliability modeling, and stress testing to predict and mitigate potential failures and drive high overall…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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