On-Orbit AI Satellite Manufacturing Engineer

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Starmind project to own and optimize the manufacturing line for high-rate satellite hardware. You will manage equipment specification, validation, and process development, while coordinating materials supply and quality control across the assembly and test stages.

Your work involves collaboration with design, reliability, production, and supply chain teams to push innovations in materials usability and packaging; you will drive end-to-end R&D

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in microelectronics device research or manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the 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 (e.g. silicon wafers, conductive pastes).
• 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. Integrate simulation tools with experimental data to guide and drive targeted improvements via material or process changes.
• Drive end-to-end material and process R&D programs, from concept through product implementation, to drive cost down, efficiency improvements, and reliability in electronic systems.
• Collaborate closely with leadership and stakeholders across all departments—including design, reliability, production, and supply chain—to integrate materials innovations into product roadmaps and ensure accountability for operations and reliability.
• Manage compliance risks related to materials and processes, ensuring safety and environmental compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Microelectronics fabrication

Process optimization

Statistical analysis

Python scripting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Tooling design

Python

MATLAB

MES systems

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Starmind project to own and optimize the manufacturing line for high-rate satellite hardware. You will manage equipment specification, validation, and process development, while coordinating materials supply and quality control across the assembly and test stages.

Your work involves collaboration with design, reliability, production, and supply chain teams to push innovations in materials usability and packaging; you will drive end-to-end R&D