Tooling Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)
SpaceXAerospace company
Bastrop, United StatesMid
Founders Fund
Sequoia Capital
Baillie Gifford
Google
Fidelity Investments
Valor Equity Partners
About the role
TL;DR
Tooling Engineer for AI satellite hardware manufacturing.
- •SpaceX is developing Starmind, a new satellite constellation for AI compute in space.
- •This role focuses on the manufacturing line for hardware enabling on-orbit AI processing.
- •Key Responsibilities Develop in-house machining capability for precision parts.
- •Analyze parts for DFM to optimize manufacturing and assembly.
- •Collaborate with design engineering, production, and support teams.
- •Implement machining process controls for automated production.
- •Identify, procure, and maintain machine shop equipment.
- •Requirements Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. 3+ years of experience with CNC machining.
- •Strong 3D CAD skills, including advanced surfacing and large assemblies.
- •Experience with manufacturing processes like injection molding, CNC, die casting, stamping, assembly.
- •Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed.
Required skills
LinuxGit
Nice-to-have skills
PythonJavaScriptC++BashJiraConfluenceFigmaPostmanREST APIExcel
Domain expertise
aerospacedeeptechai
Tech stack
PythonJavaScriptC++BashGitLinuxJiraConfluenceFigmaPostmanREST APIExcelPowerPoint