Starlink Specialist, Tool and Die Machining

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP in Bastrop, TX seeks a Starlink Specialist in Tool and Die Manufacturing to support the ambitious Starlink mission. This role requires hands-on experience in manufacturing processes essential for tool and die production.

The ideal candidate will execute product builds, develop standards for manufacturing consistency, and collaborate on machining maintenance processes. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

The position offers opportunities to work in a fast-paced environment with potential overtime and travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with developing raw material flow through a machine shop.
• Experience with CNCs, EDMs, and welding.

Responsibilities

• Execute new product builds from raw material across all CNC work.
• Triage non-conforming machined components.
• Help develop in-house machining maintenance processes.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing experience

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math or science

Tools

CAD programs (NX or Solidworks)

CNCs

EDMs

Welding tools

Job description

Bastrop, TX

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Starlink Specialist, Tool and Die Manufacturing

One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, the Starlink satellite constellation, is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. We are looking for talented manufacturing specialists to help establish new manufacturing and test processes to support Tool and Die. This department is responsible for producing dies (also known as tools or molds) used in processes such as injection molding, high pressure die casting, and stamping. These dies are the building blocks that enable in-house high volume production for user terminal components.

The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, and throughput of the products that you deliver. This role will be an ideal next career step if you seek a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, thrive on solving difficult problems with high impact, and love the challenge of building something from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Help execute new product builds from raw material across all CNC work and tool assembly
• Triage non-conforming machined components and help implement resolution and preventative actions
• Develop manufacturing standards that lead to increased consistency and reliability of the shop
• Work with the team to help develop in‑house machining maintenance processes
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, rate, and cost
• Use CAD and part drawings to implement work instructions and validate part quality
• Work with complex, tight tolerance parts and various materials

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of professional experience in a hands‑on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of developing raw material flow through a machine shop
• 2+ years experience with a CAD program such as NX or Solidworks
• 2+ years experience with CNCs, EDMs, welding, and other manufacturing processes common in the Tool and Die industry
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide process and design improvement suggestions to engineering

Additional Requirements

• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to travel for business trips as needed (up to 30%)
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].