Woodinville, WA30+ days ago
RESPONSIBILITIES: + Develop and drive Starlink integration design packages from site survey through design, substantiation, and qualification + Own Starlink Aviation hardware from conceptual design through production and operation for aircraft installations + Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization + Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, FEA, and CAD in a rapidly changing environment + Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high level systems trades and steer overall product direction + Lead design reviews and work with FAA designees to certify components and systems + Generate detailed production and integration drawings using GD&T and performing a tolerance stack-up analysis + Drive holistic DFM to create elegant designs with a focus on piece part and process count reductions, error proofing at every step of fabrication and integration, and consistent performance and production metrics + Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain all the way through final integration that balances cost, complexity, and quality; work closely with partner teams to design and realize an efficient in-house production line + Perform environmental and performance testing on hardware to validate analysis and demonstrate compliance to design criteria + Own product delivery timeline through conception, design, assembly, and launch + Demonstrate extreme ownership of product outcomes at every stage of development and production BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other STEM discipline + Experience with CAD (computer aided design) and FEA (finite element analysis) software + Experience with mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, and test PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline + 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis + 2+ years of hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems + Proficient in 3D CAD (NX preferred) + Solid understanding and application of GD&T + Demonstrated understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems + Prior ownership of a complex component or assembly from initial design through high-volume production ramp + Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills Some preferred skills and experience depend on the specific team within Starlink mechanical engineering, and may include: + Knowledge of and experience in selecting materials, manufacturing methods, and surface treatments for mechanical components + Proficiency in one or more programming languages + Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout and PCBA mechanical design + Experience with design of experiments, statistical process control, and process qualification + Specific expertise applicable to any of the above sub-teams ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: + Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones + 25% travel (domestic and international) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:????????????? ITAR REQUIREMENTS: + 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.