Tooling Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)
Core
Own the entire manufacturing line for hardware enabling advanced on-orbit AI processing and data center workloads, spanning assembly, integration, and testing of compute electronics, memory, and networking.
Role type
Tooling Engineer (manufacturing)
Builds
High-performance electrical compute hardware, solar power systems, thermal radiators, and custom compute electronics for orbital AI inference.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite manufacturing / AI hardware infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
CNC machining, DFM analysis, machining process controls, supplier/customer relationship management, cost optimization, project planning, new materials/technology research, equipment procurement and maintenance
Preferred skills
3D CAD (Siemens NX), injection molding, die casting, stamping, box build, transitioning products from design to high-volume manufacturing
Technologies
Siemens NX, CNC machines
Responsibilities
Develop in-house machining capability for tool & die; Analyze parts for DFM; Create business plans with design and production teams; Implement lights-out machining processes; Identify and install machine shop equipment; Manage engineering capacity and project schedules; Research new manufacturing technologies; Inform manufacturing cost estimations.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC