Equipment Maintenance & Reliability Engineer, PCB (Starlink)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Bastrop, TX is seeking an Equipment Maintenance & Reliability Engineer to work on critical equipment. This role involves ensuring reliability, developing maintenance strategies, and providing technical support to production.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably with 1+ years of experience in manufacturing. SpaceX offers a unique opportunity in a fast-paced environment focused on pioneering technology for human life on Mars.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in an engineering role in manufacturing or operations.
• Hands-on experience with equipment control systems and industrial automation.
• Ability to read and understand equipment schematics and OEM manuals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability and sustainability of installations.
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance.
• Develop engineering solutions for equipment problems.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Reliability engineering

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS programs (Maximo, SAP, Infor)

Job description

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability Engineer, PCB (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX actively develops technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation providing fast, reliable internet to 10M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all components of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers, and the software that brings it all together.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with project engineering to ensure the reliability and sustainability of new and modified installations.
• Guide efforts to maintain consistency and maintainability of critical equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems.
• Own equipment improvement plans for more responsive and developed preventative maintenance strategies.
• Define, design, develop, monitor, and refine an asset maintenance plan that includes value‑added preventive maintenance tasks, minimization of high‑cost low‑value repairs, and effective utilization of predictive and non‑destructive testing methodologies.
• Prepare asset documentation package for review of system mechanical design, controls, and software.
• Develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and equipment‑specific problems that affect plant operations including capacity, quality, cost, or regulatory compliance issues.
• Work with production to analyze assets including utilization rate, overall equipment effectiveness, remaining useful life, operational restrictions, and other parameters that define the operating condition, reliability, and costs of assets.
• Provide technical support to production, maintenance management, and technical personnel.
• Manage production requests for asset improvement, control functions, and data collection.
• Apply value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign, and make/buy decisions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, systems, or manufacturing engineering.
• 1+ years of experience in an engineering role in manufacturing, integration, reliability, technical program management, and/or operations.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degrees in engineering with reliability analysis experience through research and/or internships.
• 2+ years of experience in a maintenance engineering role with reliability in a high‑volume manufacturing, testing, or operational environment.
• Hands‑on experience with equipment control systems, machinery, and industrial automation.
• Developed understanding of mechanical, fluid, and electrical components.
• Ability to read and understand equipment schematics and OEM manuals.
• Experience using probability and statistical tools and methods.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency.
• Experience working with CMMS programs such as Maximo, SAP, Infor, etc.
• Certified reliability engineer (CRE) or maintenance & reliability professional (CMRP).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.