Operations Engineer Starlink
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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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARLINK)
One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date the Starlink network is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. We are looking for a talented engineer to help design processes and systems for a factory that will output millions of user terminals (a SpaceXdesigned and manufactured product that consumers will have in their homes to access our network).
The success of Starlink depends on the quality reliability cost manufacturability throughput and security of the products that we deliver. If you seek a fastpaced dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have a high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch then this role will be an ideal next career step.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop user terminal production factory design on a physical and digital level including building requirements facility resources and part flow to meet production rate of millions of units/year
- Ownership of floor layouts capacity studies and product flow analysis to ensure ontime product delivery
- Coordinate and schedule construction activities with internal SpaceX teams and external general/subcontractors
- Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets for capital projects monitoring progress and addressing deviations in real time
- Define new business processes and systems for high volume production including manufacturing inventory management nonconformance resolution configuration management material traceability process control and maintenance
- Act as subject matter expert in multiple Starlink production processes and systems enabling complex data gathering troubleshooting and problem solving
- Implement data acquisition and tracking for production and quality metrics as well as environmental testing and safety controls
- Assist production/engineering leadership team to identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output quality enhancements and cost of manufacturability
- Consistently contribute effort leadership and creative thinking to solving complex problems in a collaborative fashion and under tight deadlines
- Collaborate across disciplines including Engineering Production Test Inventory Quality Supply Chain and Customer Experience to ensure efficiency and consistency across the organization
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical software industrial or other engineering discipline
- 1 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial project management (collegiate extracurricular engineering projects such as lab projects Formula SAE Baja SAE Design Build Fly team competitions or internships qualify)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Highvolume production experience (consumer goods automotive etc.
- Project management experience particularly related to creating or overhauling crossfunctional business processes in a highvolume manufacturing environment
- Experience working with contractors on infrastructure projects across multiple disciplines
- Working knowledge of mechanical electrical and plumbing infrastructure
- Experience working with AutoCAD or Revit models
- Knowledge of database structures and SQL
- Understanding of lean engineering and Six Sigma concepts and their application
- Experience with production automation and tooling
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience analyzing large datasets and communicating conclusions
- Experience supporting production of complex electromechanical systems in high volume work centers and/or during production rampup
- Ability to identify customer needs gather requirements and execute independently
- Creative approach to problem solving and exceptional analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment that includes working with changing needs and requirements
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed to meet major milestones
- Must be willing to travel up to 10
- This position is based in Bastrop TX and requires being onsite remote work not considered
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.
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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Employment Type
Full Time
