SpaceX

Sr. Process Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX • $100K — $130K *
Bastrop, TX 78602In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in an engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor packaging, assembly, or process engineering
  • Direct experience with high-volume production equipment
  • Knowledge of advanced packaging materials and die-bonding techniques
  • Familiarity with statistical process control and root cause analysis
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in precision manufacturing environments
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation and production data

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations and maintain uptime of production tools
  • Design and develop production processes from concept to ramp-up
  • Monitor key process parameters for stability and compliance
  • Quickly troubleshoot and resolve tool and process issues
  • Work closely with engineering to enhance process flows
  • Analyze production data to optimize yields and reduce defects
  • Support scaling and qualifying new tools to improve throughput

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology for Starlink
  • Engagement with high-impact projects in advanced manufacturing
  • Exposure to both lab and production floor settings
  • Potential for career growth and skill development in a fast-paced company
Full Job Description
SR. PROCESS ENGINEER (STARLINK)

Keeping our production tools running and our processes stable is what turns engineering designs into product at volume. We are seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to own the day-to-day operation, uptime, and optimization of the packaging and assembly tools on our production floor.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Own day-to-day operation and uptime of production tools including flip-chip bonders, plasma cleaners, de-flux tools, automated handlers, dispense tools, and wire bonders
  • Design production processes from the lab bench through proof of concept and production ramp
  • Monitor and control key process parameters, ensuring repeatability, equipment calibration, and adherence to manufacturing specs
  • Troubleshoot tool and process issues in real-time, minimizing downtime, and driving fast root-cause resolution
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to stabilize and improve process flows for die attach, bonding, cleaning, and packaging
  • Analyze production data and yield trends, identifying opportunities for process optimization and defect reduction
  • Push process yields above 99.9% and thermal-cycle reliability beyond 1000 cycles
  • Support factory scaling efforts, qualifying new tools and recipes that enhance unit throughput and yield

QUALIFICATIONS
  • BS or MS in an engineering discipline
  • 5+ experience in semiconductor packaging, assembly, process engineering or advanced manufacturing

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
  • Direct experience qualifying or operating production equipment in a high-volume production environment
  • Knowledge of sub-µm die-bonding, wafer prep, and materials used in advanced packaging
  • Familiarity with statistical process control and root cause analysis methods
  • 2+ years of experience in process development or yield improvement for optical, photonic, or microelectronic devices
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with experience maintaining high-uptime operation of precision manufacturing tools
  • Familiarity with equipment and processes such as flip-chip bonding, wafer processing, plasma cleaning, and wire bonding
  • Ability to interpret process documentation, equipment specifications, and production data to drive consistent output

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Comfortable working in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed


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.
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Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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