New Graduate Engineer, Automation - '26/'27 (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX · 1+ years experience · Posted Oct 9, 2026

At a glance

This role sits in Bastrop, TX, at a high-rate SpaceX manufacturing site focused on Starlink.
Engineers work closely with Materials Engineering on the processes, tools, and cells that produce flight and production hardware across programs.

Own automation from concept through commissioning and high-volume production
Design, program, and debug PLC and robot systems; measure rate, uptime, and capability
Develop end-of-arm tooling, fixtures, and work instructions operators use on the floor
Apply controls, electrical, and machine safety on real equipment
Partner with Materials Engineering to develop and test automation for advanced materials and manufacturing processes for next generation hardware
Troubleshoot cell and equipment problems on the floor and close root cause
Challenge assumptions and work to find simple solutions to complex problems

Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline
1+ years of experience with engineering projects (internship or extracurricular experience is applicable)
Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Hands-on work with automation such as PLC, robots, and industrial equipment
Solid understanding of industrial controls, sensors, and how automated cells fail (faults, e-stops, rate, scrap)
Experience with CAD (NX or SolidWorks) and electrical or pneumatic schematics
Experience commissioning equipment, implementing safety systems, or bringing a cell to rate
Exposure to production machinery (robots, injection molders, die casters, CNC, motion systems)
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for significant/extended periods of time (~15% travel normally, more during urgent manufacturing and test campaigns)