Manufacturing Engineer, Next-Gen Compute Racks & Automation

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for next-generation compute systems (Starlink). Based in Texas, you will own end-to-end processes turning cutting-edge designs into reliable, high-throughput hardware, collaborating with design, operations, and suppliers to stand up a new production capability.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you solve hard problems with impact, enjoy building production systems from zero, and want to be an integral player to inform the hardware that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 1+ years in manufacturing environment or related experience.
• Experience transitioning designs to high-volume production.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electro‑mechanical assembly and test processes with rapid iteration.
• Collaborate with mechanical design team and end users for manufacturability and test optimization.
• Develop and implement automated inspection of rack components.
• Lead development builds to meet production ramp milestones.
• Track manufacturing metrics around rate, cost, and quality.
• Define tooling and hardware requirements and iterate from shop floor feedback.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Automation

Machine vision

DOE

Tooling design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

Teamcenter

ERP/MRP/MES

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for next-generation compute systems (Starlink). Based in Texas, you will own end-to-end processes turning cutting-edge designs into reliable, high-throughput hardware, collaborating with design, operations, and suppliers to stand up a new production capability.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you solve hard problems with impact, enjoy building production systems from zero, and want to be an integral player to inform the hardware that