Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Tool & Die Machining (Starlink)

SpaceX(27 days ago)

Bastrop, TXOnsiteFull TimeSenior$97,643 - $133,596 (estimated)Materials Engineering

About this role

Senior Manufacturing Engineer on the Starlink program responsible for managing development and qualification of equipment, tooling, and manufacturing process technologies for plastic injection molds and high‑pressure die cast tools. Works within the materials engineering group to select and implement manufacturing solutions, develop capacity and project plans, and collaborate cross-functionally with design, production, and suppliers. The role supports scaling products from R&D into production and ensures alignment of equipment, staffing, and processes with evolving design configurations.

View Original Listing

Required Skills

Injection Molding
Die Casting
Tooling Manufacturing
Precision Machining
3D CAD
Siemens NX
Process Development
Project Management
Supplier Management
Cost Estimation

+5 more

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Master’s Degree in Engineering
PhD in Engineering
ITAR Eligibility

About SpaceX

spacex.com

SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.