

Manufacturing Engineer (Starlink)
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$95,000 - $115,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-19
The Manufacturing Engineer (Starlink) role at SpaceX involves driving manufacturing tools and processes for the Starlink project, which aims to provide broadband internet globally via a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites. The engineer will work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure quality, reliability, and manufacturability of products.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement electro-mechanical assembly and test processes
- Collaborate with the mechanical design team for manufacturability
- Lead prototype builds and ensure production milestones are met
- Ensure manufacturing systems meet volume, cost, and quality targets
- Lead facilities development and material flow definition
- Identify tooling and hardware requirements, and implement them in production
- Identify automation opportunities and evaluate ROI
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in high-volume commercial or automotive manufacturing
- Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing
- Ability to design tooling for high-volume manufacturing
- Demonstrated experience implementing automation in production processes
- Familiarity with ERP, MRP, and MES systems