New Grad Manufacturing Engineer – High-Volume Hardware

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, MANUFACTURING for class of ’26/’27. You will work with Materials Engineering on processes, tools, and cells that produce flight and production hardware across programs.

You will design and run trials, set process windows, develop fixtures, and apply CNC, metrology, and GD&T on real hardware while collaborating to bring next generation hardware to life. Bachelor’s in engineering, 2026/2027 graduate, and 1+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 1+ years of experience with engineering projects (internship or extracurricular experience is applicable).
• Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing processes from process development through high-volume production.
• Design and run trials to set process windows; measure yield, scrap, cycle time, and capability.
• Develop fixtures, jigs, and work instructions operators use on the floor.
• Apply CNC, metrology, and GD&T on real hardware.
• Partner with Materials Engineering to develop and test advanced materials and manufacturing processes for next generation hardware.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment problems on the floor and close root cause.
• Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

GD&T/metrology

CAD tools

DOE/SPC

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, MANUFACTURING for class of ’26/’27. You will work with Materials Engineering on processes, tools, and cells that produce flight and production hardware across programs.

You will design and run trials, set process windows, develop fixtures, and apply CNC, metrology, and GD&T on real hardware while collaborating to bring next generation hardware to life. Bachelor’s in engineering, 2026/2027 graduate, and 1+ years of experience preferred.