Manufacturing Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)
Core
Own the development and optimization of high-rate manufacturing for satellite hardware enabling advanced on-orbit AI processing and data center workloads.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (microelectronics/satellite systems)
Builds
High-performance electrical compute hardware, solar power systems, thermal radiators, and custom compute electronics for orbital AI inference.
Domain
Aerospace / Microelectronics / Satellite Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
microelectronics device research, manufacturing process development, supply chain management for wafers and chemicals, panel-level packaging, dielectric materials development, in-process metrology, wafer-level test structures, simulation tools integration, material and process R&D, compliance risk management
Preferred skills
tooling and fixture design, scripting for process data analysis, precision assembly, robotic systems, automated pick-and-place, manufacturing process methodologies (PFMEA, SPC), GD&T, MES systems, cleanroom practices
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, MES, simulation tools
Responsibilities
Own the full lifecycle of equipment specification, validation, and process development; Build supply chains for manufacturing materials; Address material and process challenges in packaging; Specify and implement metrology tools for quality control; Drive end-to-end material and process R&D programs; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate innovations; Manage compliance risks related to materials and processes
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC