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

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

At a glance

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

Own manufacturing processes from process development through high-volume production
Design and run trials to set process windows; measure yield, scrap, cycle time, and capability
Develop fixtures, jigs, and work instructions operators use on the floor
Apply CNC, metrology, and GD&T on real hardware
Partner with Materials Engineering to develop and test advanced materials and manufacturing processes for next generation hardware
Troubleshoot process 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 discipline
1+ years of experience with engineering projects (internship or extracurricular experience is applicable)
Graduating in the class of 2026 or 2027

Hands-on work with manufacturing such as CNC and assembly
Solid understanding of GD&T, metrology (go/no-go, micrometers, CMM), and how parts fail (scrap, dimensional, tool wear)
Experience with CAD (NX or SolidWorks) and production drawings
Experience with DOE, SPC/Cpk, or structured process trials on hardware
Exposure to production machinery (injection molders, die casters, CNC, EDM, 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)