Lead Engineer, Development Operations (Starlink)
Core
Lead a Development Operations engineering team to design, analyze, and manufacture hardware fixtures, tooling, and automation cells for SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation production.
Role type
Senior Lead Mechanical Engineering Manager (Development Operations)
Builds
Fixtures, tooling, workholding, modular automation cells, and mechanical catalog items for satellite manufacturing
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering design, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), GD&T, CAD (NX/SolidWorks), FEA, root cause analysis, team leadership, vendor management, process documentation
Preferred skills
Modular automation design, CNC/machining/welding process knowledge, PLM (Teamcenter), DFMEA/PFMEA, high-mix shop experience, mentorship
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks, Teamcenter, CNC, FEA tools
Responsibilities
Lead and coach the Build Engineers and design/DFM team; Own design for manufacturability from concept through fab; Manage fixtures, tooling, and mechanical catalog items; Act as technical decision maker for the shop engineering stack; Drive NCR and corrective actions for non-conforming product; Create and maintain build documentation; Interface with supply chain and vendors; Support Development Test with fixtures and fab
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership