Manufacturing Engineer for On-Orbit AI Compute (Starmind)

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Starmind program to own the manufacturing line for satellite compute hardware, memory, and networking, from assembly through test, enabling on-orbit AI processing.

You will define equipment specs, validate processes, build supply chains for wafers, gases, chemicals, and equipment for solar cell manufacturing, and drive cost, efficiency, and reliability improvements across materials and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Experience in microelectronics device research or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own development and optimization of high-rate manufacturing for satellite.
• Own the full lifecycle of equipment specification, validation, and process development— including device modeling, characterization of performance metrics, and materials failure analysis.
• Build supply chains for wafers, gases, chemicals, and equipment for solar cell manufacturing. Define incoming acceptance criteria for materials.
• Address material and process challenges in panel-level packaging while spearheading the development of next-generation dielectric materials to improve packaging performance and scalability.
• Specify and implement in-process metrology tools for quality control. Design wafer-level test structures to evaluate material/electronic properties.
• Drive end-to-end material and process R&D programs, from concept through product implementation, to drive cost down, efficiency improvements, and reliability.
• Collaborate across departments—including design, reliability, production, and supply chain to integrate materials innovations into product roadmaps.
• Manage compliance risks related to materials and processes, ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Microelectronics manufacturing

Automation & tooling experience

Scripting / data analysis (Python,MATL

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Robotic systems

Automation equipment

Fixture & tooling design

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Starmind program to own the manufacturing line for satellite compute hardware, memory, and networking, from assembly through test, enabling on-orbit AI processing.

You will define equipment specs, validate processes, build supply chains for wafers, gases, chemicals, and equipment for solar cell manufacturing, and drive cost, efficiency, and reliability improvements across materials and processes.