Mechanical Engineer (Starshield) is open at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives a salary of $100K - $130K. Posted on Oct 19, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
over our complex mechanisms and mechanical systems. You will have the opportunity to work on the architecture, simulation, and controls of electromechanical systems for the world’s most cutting-edge satellites. RESPONSIBILITIES: Own hardware and mechanisms from conceptual design through volume production and on-orbit operations to support various customers’ needs Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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