Starlink Manufacturing Engineer — 2nd Shift

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist (Starlink) for the 2nd shift to help establish new manufacturing and test processes for high-volume user terminals.

The role focuses on improving throughput, quality, and cost while maintaining design integrity. Candidates should have hands-on manufacturing experience and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with aggressive timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency with 2+ years in a hands-on manufacturing environment, or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, math or science.
• Experience delivering high-quality hardware in a fast-paced NPI environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers.
• Program, load, and operate automated equipment.
• Triage non-conforming products and drive resolution and preventative actions.
• Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines.
• Perform process development and validation on new models under tight timelines.
• Ensure successful transition of products from development to volume production.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost.
• Define maintenance schedules and support activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Excellent computer skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math or science

Tools

Paste printer

Solder paste inspection (SPI)

Pick and place

Reflow oven

Automated optical inspection (AOI)

X-ray inspection

Adhesive/coating dispenser

BGA rework

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist (Starlink) for the 2nd shift to help establish new manufacturing and test processes for high-volume user terminals.

The role focuses on improving throughput, quality, and cost while maintaining design integrity. Candidates should have hands-on manufacturing experience and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with aggressive timelines.