Starlink Silicon Packaging Technician: Precision Assembly

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Silicon Packaging Technician for Starlink manufacturing. You will work with IC packaging engineers and manufacturing teams on deposition, photolithography, and dicing processes to produce reliable modules for satellite hardware.

This role requires strong cleanroom experience, hands-on instrument operation, and meticulous attention to process control. You’ll be involved in high-volume, high-precision packaging and must be able to work shifts and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in hands-on manufacturing; OR associate's degree in engineering, math or science.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in materials science or electrical engineering; 6+ years in high-volume semiconductor operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain deposition systems for metals & dielectrics.
• Operate photolithography tools to apply uniform resist layers and patterns.
• Monitor process performance with in-situ sensors and metrology equipment.
• Perform dicing, laser dicers, and plasma etching for singulation on wafers.
• Load molding systems to achieve target mold fill and defect control.
• Operate die attach equipment for micron-level accuracy and bond line control.
• Operate electrochemical plating tools and related removal processes.
• Comply with cleanroom gowning and ESD guidelines.

Skills

Cleanroom experience

Manual dexterity

Overtime/weekend flexibility

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in engineering / math / science

Bachelor's degree in materials science or electrical engineering

Tools

Photolithography equipment

Electrochemical plating

Die attach & bonding tools

Wafer dicing / scribe & break

Plasma etching / RIE

Thin films deposition (CVD/PVD/ALD)

Metrology tools (XRF / 3D profilometer)

Job description

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a Silicon Packaging Technician for Starlink manufacturing. You will work with IC packaging engineers and manufacturing teams on deposition, photolithography, and dicing processes to produce reliable modules for satellite hardware.

This role requires strong cleanroom experience, hands-on instrument operation, and meticulous attention to process control. You’ll be involved in high-volume, high-precision packaging and must be able to work shifts and occasional overtime.