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SpaceX is building the Starlink network to provide global internet access and is scaling production to manufacture millions of user terminals and related components. The Operations Engineer will design factory layouts, define production systems and processes, manage capital projects, and enable high-volume, high-quality manufacturing across cross-functional teams.

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, software, industrial, or similar)
  • Manufacturing or industrial project experience (1+ years; internships/collegiate projects qualify)
  • Experience with factory design, capacity planning, and product flow
  • Project management and capital project coordination
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit and MEP infrastructure
  • Knowledge of databases and SQL for data analysis
  • Understanding of lean engineering and Six Sigma concepts
  • Experience with production automation, tooling, and high-volume manufacturing
  • Strong written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration
  • Ability to analyze large datasets and present findings

Responsibilities

  • Design physical and digital factory layouts, part flow, and facility requirements to meet multi-million unit/year targets
  • Own floor layouts, capacity studies, and product flow analysis to ensure timely delivery
  • Coordinate construction and scheduling with internal teams and external contractors
  • Create and maintain project schedules and budgets for capital projects, monitor progress and address deviations
  • Define and implement business processes for manufacturing execution, inventory, nonconformance resolution, and configuration management
  • Serve as subject matter expert for Starlink production processes; lead data gathering, troubleshooting, and problem solving
  • Implement data acquisition and tracking for production, quality, environmental, testing, and safety metrics
  • Work with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Experience to optimize output, quality, and manufacturability

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, software, industrial, or related engineering discipline

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-driven projects
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