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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manufacturing Engineer, Next-Gen Compute Systems (Starlink) - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Data Analysis, Computer Vision, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17766301?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17766301%2FManufacturing-Engineer-Next-Gen-Compute-Systems-Starlink-Texas-Bastrop ## About the Role If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you solve hard problems with impact, love building production systems from zero, and want to be an integral player to inform the hardware that will one day fly in space - this role is for you., * Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline * 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Demonstrated experience working in a highly adaptive and iterative environment * Proven excellence in a high-volume commercial or automotive manufacturing environment * Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to high volume as part of a cross-functional team * Experience with machine vision or automated optical inspection * Experience with DOE, gage R&R, and process qualifications * Ability to design tooling for high-volume manufacturing * Demonstrated experience implementing automation into production processes * Experience integrating mechanical and electrical assemblies with both manual and automated processes * Ability to develop and maintain high-performing suppliers and contract manufacturers * Experience with AutoCAD, NX and Teamcenter * Experience working with and defining requirements for ERP, MRP, and MES systems * Experience with fluid or gas handling systems. * Knowledge and experience with testing of pressurized systems. * Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed. * Ability to lift up to 25lbs. * Ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed - up to 10% travel. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: * To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. ## Description * Design and implement electro-mechanical assembly and test processes with rapid iteration * Collaborate with the mechanical design team and end users to incorporate design for manufacturability & test optimization * Develop and implement automated optical inspection (AOI) of critical rack components * Lead development builds ensuring incremental milestones for the production ramp are met * Track manufacturing system key metrics around rate, cost, and quality * Influence facilities development, floor layout, headcount requirements, and material flow definition through multiple phases of product ramp * Identify tooling and hardware requirements, design and implement them into production processes. 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