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Mechanical Engineer, PCB (Starlink)

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
80 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2336 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As a Mechanical Process Engineer for Starlink at SpaceX, you will be responsible for developing and implementing advanced manufacturing processes for printed circuit boards (PCBs). Your role includes designing equipment, optimizing production processes, and leading hands-on experiments to enhance production efficiency. You will work closely with a team to troubleshoot technical issues and ensure the successful ramp-up of the largest PCB manufacturing facility in North America.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience with fluids, mechanical, electromechanical design, and/or analysis (internship or project team experience is applicable)

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 2+ years hands-on project experience with complex fluid or mechanical based production systems in a professional setting, preferably as a lead
  • 3+ years of professional experience in design and analysis
  • Experience with taking products from research and development into production
  • Experience with PCB manufacturing processes like metal plating, chemical etching, CNC drill equipment, lamination presses, cleanroom equipment, etc.

Worth weighing

  • Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for potentially extended periods of time including international
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Willing to work onsite; remote work is not considered
  • No salary or benefits information provided in the posting.

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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