SpaceX

Packaging Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX • $70K — $95K *
Bastrop, TX 78602In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
  • 1+ years of experience in designing, qualifying, or implementing packaging solutions (including internships)
  • Familiar with various packaging materials and manufacturing processes
  • Strong interpersonal communication, technical packaging, and project management skills
  • Proficient in managing multiple projects in a high-volume production setting

Responsibilities

  • Design, qualify, and implement packaging solutions to optimize efficiency and protection
  • Evaluate new packaging materials and manufacturing processes for industry alignment
  • Review engineering drawings to understand handling and safety requirements
  • Coordinate test fits and trials to ensure stakeholder requirements are met
  • Develop detailed packaging specifications for scalability and cost-effectiveness
  • Lead Plan for Every Part (PFEP) initiatives for production support
  • Collaborate across engineering, procurement, and logistics for packaging projects
  • Manage project timelines and risks for packaging initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects impacting satellite manufacturing
  • Exposure to fast-paced, high-tech production environment
  • Potential for travel and international collaboration
  • Work with cross-functional teams to drive mission-critical initiatives
  • Long-term development of sustainability initiatives in packaging
Full Job Description
PACKAGING ENGINEER (STARLINK)

Starlink is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Packaging professional with strong project management skills. In this role, you will be responsible for working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver hardware safely and efficiently through the supply chain to support production operations. As SpaceX scales Starlink Satellite manufacturing, the Packaging Engineer will be responsible for leading the execution of packaging projects from concept through implementation. This role requires technical rigor, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to drive projects that directly impact SpaceX's mission success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design, qualify, and implement product packaging solutions that optimize space efficiency, logistics costs, part protection, and efficient material flow
  • Continuously evaluate new packaging materials, designs, manufacturing processes to ensure alignment with industry best practices
  • Review engineering drawings and product specifications to understand physical characteristics and handling/safety requirements
  • Coordinate test fit and in-line trials within the supply base and internal production lines to ensure all stakeholder requirements are met
  • Develop detailed packaging specifications to ensure solutions are scalable, adopted, and cost-effective
  • Lead Plan for Every Part (PFEP) initiatives supporting Starlink satellite production
  • Ensure effective collaboration between design engineering, procurement, production, logistics, and suppliers with respect to new packaging initiatives
  • Own project timelines and risk management for all packaging initiatives
  • Support long-term packaging strategy, including reusability initiatives and cost-reduction roadmaps

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience designing, qualifying, or implementing packaging solutions (internships and project work are applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 2+ years of experience working in a production environment
  • Familiarization with various packaging commodities and how they are manufactured, including but not limited to: wood, plastics, metals, and foam materials
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, technical packaging skills and project management skills
  • Experience managing packaging or logistics projects in a high-volume manufacturing environment, including returnable packaging and reverse logistics
  • Experience working in a fast-paced production environment
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated knowledge of high-volume production processes i.e. PPAP, APQP, FAIR
  • Experience with MRP or ERP systems
  • Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data for decision-making and process optimization
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-moving and dynamic environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support critical project timelines
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time


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. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
Learn more about SpaceX
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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