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Chemical 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 Chemical Engineer for Starlink, you will lead the development and implementation of advanced production processes for printed circuit boards (PCBs). Your responsibilities will include designing environmentally friendly chemical recycling strategies, analyzing production processes, and conducting experiments to improve manufacturing yields. You will work closely with a team and interact with senior leadership throughout critical design phases, contributing to the largest PCB manufacturing facility in North America.

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

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in chemical engineering design, analysis, and/or system implementation (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable)

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 3+ years of experience in chemical engineering design, analysis, and/or system implementation (internship and extracurricular experience is applicable)
  • Hands-on experience working with complex fluid or mechanical based production systems in a professional setting
  • Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing and scaling to high volume as part of a cross-functional team
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Worth weighing

  • Frequent travel may be required for extended periods during machine buyoffs and startup
  • Physical demands include lifting 25 lbs. unassisted and various physical activities
  • No salary or specific benefits listed 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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