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EDM PROGRAMMER (STARLINK) - LEVEL 4/5
The EDM programmer supports the production of Starlink products, which is our solution to providing reliable internet for the entire world. We are looking for talented EDM programmers to help us enable high-scale production. The ideal candidate will have experience working with sinker EDM machines, which will create complex molds, die sets, and other parts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create conversational programs, setup and/or operate sinker/wire EDM machines
- Program/operate graphite CNC machining
- Pull/Design electrodes
- Optimize electrode design with the engineering team
- Machine electrodes to required tolerances while meeting expected completion dates
- Develop, track, and optimize machining, sinker and wire parameters for different materials and surface finishes
- Develop and make any required fixtures to support the EDM area
- Perform preventative maintenance of EDM machines as required
- Perform other various machining functions while machines are running to support the operations of the shop
- Measurement and inspection of tight tolerance parts using various gauges, indicators, and micrometers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years sinker EDM programming experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years CNC EDM set-up, operating, and basic programming experience
- 1+ year experience CNC programming machining for electrodes
- 1+ year of pulling or designing electrodes
- Experience with CNC EDM hole drilling/hole popper setup
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and experience with GD&T
- Advanced knowledge of EDM programming
- Advanced knowledge of EDM work holding
- 5+ years of experience with GF+ wire machines
- Strong knowledge of cutting parameters for copper and graphite
- Ability to work closely with engineers and provide feedback
- Experience with system 3R work holding and robotics
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Ability to work either 1st or 2nd shifts as well as overtime and weekends as needed; estimated shift times: 1st shift: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm; 2nd shift: 3:30 pm - 2:00 am (2nd shift hires will be required to onboard and meet occasionally on the 1st shift)
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of sinker EDM programming experience
- 5+ years of CNC EDM setup, operation, and basic programming experience
- At least 1 year of CNC programming experience machining electrodes
- At least 1 year of experience pulling or designing electrodes
- Experience with CNC EDM hole drilling or hole popper setup
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and using GD&T
- Advanced knowledge of EDM programming
- Advanced knowledge of EDM workholding
- 5+ years of experience with GF+ wire machines
- Strong knowledge of cutting parameters for copper and graphite
- Ability to work closely with engineers and provide feedback
- Experience with System 3R workholding and robotics
- Ability to lift 25 pounds unassisted
- Ability to perform physical activities including standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying
- Ability to work first or second shift, overtime, and weekends as needed
- Must satisfy applicable ITAR authorization requirements
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.
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SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
