Manager, Machine Maintenance (Starlink)

United States Digital Space LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Manager of Machine Maintenance for Starlink production in Bastrop, TX. This role leads a team focused on equipment reliability across high-volume production lines, aiming for maximum uptime and throughput.

You will drive maintenance strategies, track performance, and partner with engineers to sustain fast, safe operations. The ideal candidate has aerospace or high-volume manufacturing leadership experience, plus hands-on maintenance and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM OR 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace or high-volume manufacturing.
• 2+ years in a leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to maximize machine availability, throughput, and OEE.
• Design and implement maintenance tracking systems with minimal line downtime.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions with asset owners/engineers.
• Manage spare parts inventory and justify upgrades/new installs.
• Provide DFM feedback on layouts and maintainability.
• Mentor team on downtime prevention and disciplined operations.
• Oversee performance reviews, training, and KPI analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace/Manufacturing

Maintenance troubleshooting

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM

Tools

Industrial automation

Data acquisition & control systems

High-power electrical systems

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

MANAGER, MACHINE MAINTENANCE (STARLINK PRODUCTION)

the company is looking for a driven and experienced machine maintenance manager to own equipment reliability for Starlink's high-volume Product and Gateway production lines in Bastrop. This candidate will be operating in a fast paced and ever-evolving environment, as part of the team working to build the hardware required to connect people all around the world to the internet. This individual will lead a team in designing and operating a robust maintenance system with the goal of providing maximum equipment availability and production line uptime to maximize output of Starlink production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead team to achieve maximum machine availability, throughput, and OEE
• Work with the team to design and build systems to consistently track and execute maintenance tasks on schedule with minimal impact to line uptime
• Drive root cause determination and corrective action on incidents and eliminate recurrences with asset owners/engineers
• Manage spare parts inventory for rapid response to failures, justify capex for upgrades/new installs, and support refurbishments
• Provide DFM feedback on new layouts and equipment to ensure maintainability
• Mentor the team on strategic downtime prevention, effective troubleshooting (hydraulics/pneumatics/electrical/controls), and how to run a disciplined operation
• Maintain organized, efficient, and presentable team workspaces
• Perform day-to-day administrative and management tasks including performance reviews, skills matrix and training, timecard approvals, recruiting, and maintenance KPI analysis

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM discipline OR 5+ years of professional leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace (airframe, launch vehicle, military) or high-volume manufacturing
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership position

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on maintenance or manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, pneumatics, and mechanical theory
• Knowledge of industrial automation, instrumentation, data acquisition & control systems, and high-power electrical systems
• Experience with machine or complex system maintenance
• Demonstrable hands‑on skill in troubleshooting, fault finding, problem resolution, and breakdown management
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to bring multiple departments with different priorities together and steer them to a common goal
• Work with a computerized maintenance management/resource planning system
• Experience in a role where quick-thinking and problem solving were critical

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand up to 6 hours, lift 25 pounds unassisted, and maneuver around equipment in a factory setting
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are required to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to work in cleanroom and industrial environments with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces
• Ability to travel on an ongoing basis, including internationally (up to 10%)
• Must be willing to work all shifts, extended hours and weekends as needed

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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company 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.

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