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SpaceX · 1 week ago

Manufacturing Engineer, Optical Fiber (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Optical Fiber to support the deployment of Starlink, their satellite constellation. The role involves developing manufacturing and test processes for optical fiber assemblies and collaborating with various teams to improve product reliability and manufacturability.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage new product introduction and develop production processes for optical fiber assemblies

Design and implement development and production test procedures for optical fiber assemblies to improve reliability

Work with manufacturers and suppliers to implement process improvements to improve optical fiber reliability

Drive corrective actions and process improvements on owned processes and products

Lead investigation on non-conforming hardware to determine root cause and implement reliability improvements

Collaborate with design teams and provide design feedback to improve manufacturability and reliability

Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability

Qualification

Optical fiber manufacturingOptical fiber testingMechanical engineeringStatistical process controlHigh volume productionCommunicationTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or other engineering discipline

1+ years of professional mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing (internships/co-ops and club projects can apply)

Some travel to our launch sites may be required as needed, up to 10%

Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed