- Company: SpaceX
- Location: Bastrop, TX
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
SpaceX is developing Starlink, a low-latency broadband internet system using low Earth orbit satellites. This position sits within the materials engineering group and focuses on developing, qualifying, and implementing tooling and manufacturing processes. You will drive alignment between design, material, and process selection to ensure scalable and cost-effective solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop new plastic injection tooling projects to meet performance and cosmetic requirements.
- Collaborate with supply management, product design, and manufacturing engineering on material selection and design feasibility.
- Research new materials, manufacturing technologies, and finish options.
- Inform cost estimations for prototype and production manufacturing, including tooling and secondary processes.
- Participate in supplier audits and final supplier selection.
- Write request for quotes (RFQs) for prototype and development tooling.
- Maintain a live master tooling schedule.
- Review supplier DFM, including gating strategy, Moldflow, and Mold Warp analysis.
- Approve prototype and development tool designs, as well as maintenance procedures.
- Track supplier build progress and participate in T1 samples.
- Direct tooling modifications and approve TF parts, FAI reports, and PPAP reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, materials engineering, or another engineering discipline.
- 1+ years of experience in direct hands-on injection mold design and/or construction (internship experience qualifies).
- Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and vendors for extended periods (~50% of the time), including international travel.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs unassisted.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods.
- Willingness to work long hours and weekends as necessary for manufacturing and test campaigns.
- ITAR Requirements: 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.
Pay and benefits
Specific salary details and benefits are not listed in the job advertisement.
How to apply
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