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As a Materials Engineer on the Starmind team, you'll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables advanced on-orbit AI processing and data center workloads. Your work sits ...
As a Materials Engineer on the Starmind team, you'll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables advanced on-orbit AI processing and data center workloads. Your work sits ...
As a Materials Engineer on the Starmind team, you'll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables advanced on-orbit AI processing and data center workloads. Your work sits ...
As a Materials Engineer on the Starmind team, you'll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables advanced on-orbit AI processing and data center workloads. Your work sits ...
As a Materials Engineer on the Starmind team, you'll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables advanced on-orbit AI processing and data center workloads. Your work sits ...
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... advanced technological developments with pragmatic and lean manufacturing. This is especially ... As a member of the Materials Engineering team, you will own solving complex materials challenges in ...
... advanced technological developments with pragmatic and lean manufacturing. This is especially ... As a member of the Materials Engineering team, you will own solving complex materials challenges in ...
... advanced technological developments with pragmatic and lean manufacturing. This is especially ... As a member of the Materials Engineering team, you will own solving complex materials challenges in ...
... advanced technological developments with pragmatic and lean manufacturing. This is especially ... As a member of the Materials Engineering team, you will own solving complex materials challenges in ...
... advanced technological developments with pragmatic and lean manufacturing. This is especially ... As a member of the Materials Engineering team, you will own solving complex materials challenges in ...
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Materials Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)
Bastrop, TX • On-site
SpaceX
• Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees1,001 - 5,000 employees
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Re-posted 23 days ago
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8.7
Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
MATERIALS ENGINEER, AI SATELLITES (STARMIND)
SpaceX is leveraging its experience deploying and operating the world's largest satellite constellation to develop Starmind, a new constellation of satellites capturing solar energy in space to power low-cost, high-performance AI compute for Earth. Realizing this vision demands highly reliable, high performance electrical compute hardware, solar power systems, thermal radiators, and more. These systems must operate in the extreme environment of space while delivering the connectivity, control, power distribution, and processing needed for orbital AI inference.
The Starmind team designs, builds, and operates the orbital compute fabric of the future. We develop nearly every key piece of technology in house - from the satellites' flight computers and power systems to the fully custom compute electronics, memory, and networking that form the brain of our on-orbit data centers. As a Materials Engineer on the Starmind team, you'll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables advanced on-orbit AI processing and data center workloads. Your work sits at the intersection of process, packaging, mechanical, and thermal engineering. The Payload team is responsible for the design of industry-leading compute electronics, memory, and networking in order to achieve required domain sizes and processing workloads.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to
MATERIALS ENGINEER, AI SATELLITES (STARMIND)
SpaceX is leveraging its experience deploying and operating the world's largest satellite constellation to develop Starmind, a new constellation of satellites capturing solar energy in space to power low-cost, high-performance AI compute for Earth. Realizing this vision demands highly reliable, high performance electrical compute hardware, solar power systems, thermal radiators, and more. These systems must operate in the extreme environment of space while delivering the connectivity, control, power distribution, and processing needed for orbital AI inference.
The Starmind team designs, builds, and operates the orbital compute fabric of the future. We develop nearly every key piece of technology in house - from the satellites' flight computers and power systems to the fully custom compute electronics, memory, and networking that form the brain of our on-orbit data centers. As a Materials Engineer on the Starmind team, you'll have ownership over the entire life-cycle of the hardware that enables advanced on-orbit AI processing and data center workloads. Your work sits at the intersection of process, packaging, mechanical, and thermal engineering. The Payload team is responsible for the design of industry-leading compute electronics, memory, and networking in order to achieve required domain sizes and processing workloads.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Rapidly develop high-reliability microelectronics packages, cooling systems, and radiator hardware for satellites.
- Own the full lifecycle of materials specification, validation, and process development- including device modeling, characterization of performance metrics, and materials failure analysis.
- Drive system trades, requirements capture, materials selection, prototyping, manufacturing, failure analysis.
- Build supply chains for build-up layers, plating chemicals, coatings, thermal interface materials, and other materials for compute and satellite manufacturing. Define incoming acceptance criteria for materials.
- Address materials and process challenges in advanced packaging while spearheading the development of next-generation TIM materials to improve packaging performance.
- Specify and implement in-process metrology tools for quality control. Design thermal test vehicles and test setups to evaluate material/electronic properties. Integrate simulation tools with experimental data to guide and drive targeted improvements via material or process changes.
- Work closely with engineers from adjacent disciplines (mechanical, thermal, electrical, software, test engineering, supply chain, silicon design, etc.) to deliver tightly integrated, high-performance hardware
- Challenge assumptions, question requirements, learn from your mistakes, and approach problems with an open mind
- Manage compliance risks related to materials and processes, ensuring safety and environmental compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborate closely with leadership and stakeholders across all departments-including design, reliability, production, and supply chain-to integrate materials innovations into product roadmaps and ensure accountability for operations and reliability.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
- Experience in microelectronics device research or manufacturing
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree in materials science or similar field
- Internship, co-op, or early-career experience in hardware, robotics, automation, or manufacturing environments
- Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or jigs for assembly or test applications
- Exposure to scripting or data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or equivalent) for process data analysis or automation
- Experience working with precision assemblies, robotic systems, or automated pick-and-place equipment
- Familiarity with manufacturing process development methodologies (e.g., PFMEA, process capability studies, SPC)
- Experience with or interest in production data systems, MES, or manufacturing traceability infrastructure
- Familiarity with cleanroom or controlled-environment manufacturing practices
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
- Some travel may occasionally be required
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to
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Industry
Aerospace product and parts manufacturing, data services, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and satellite telecommunications
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Hawthorne, CA, US