SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SR. TOOLING DESIGNER, INJECTION MOLDING
SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 10M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact. As we continue to upgrade and expand the constellation, we’re looking for best-in-class engineers to join the team.
As part of the materials engineering team, you will provide expertise and capabilities to developing processes for the production of plastic injection molds. You will make an impact on SpaceX’s Starlink product components alongside a strong group of mechanical and process engineers. The goal of the team is to develop new manufacturing methods, commission equipment and qualify processes to be introduced into production.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own parting line development and surfacing of in-house molds and components
- Responsible for all design for manufacturability (DFM) studies on plastic injection molded components
- Own and manage the feasibility and surfacing of critical mold components
- Interpret mold filling simulations and cooling analyses to drive feasibility and tool design
- Design tools to be manufactured in-house
- Support external tool designs and attend mold trials at vendor shops
- Ensure designs are safe, effective, and manufacturable
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of professional experience as a designer
- 3+ years of feasibility and mold flow analysis
- Experience with Siemens NX
- Experience with designing injection molds
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Extensive knowledge of standard mold components
- Experience with hot runner systems
- Knowledge of mold flow analysis
- Experience with multi-shot, compression and other tooling
- Knowledge of drafting practices and principles
- Understanding of strength of materials, automation, part assembly and process control techniques
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Must be willing to travel (up to 25%) to external suppliers and other SpaceX facilities
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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].
Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional experience as a designer
- 3+ years of feasibility and mold flow analysis experience
- Experience with Siemens NX
- Experience designing injection molds
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to external suppliers and SpaceX facilities
- Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations
- Extensive knowledge of standard mold components
- Experience with hot runner systems
- Knowledge of mold flow analysis
- Experience with multi-shot, compression, and other tooling
- Knowledge of drafting practices and principles
- Understanding of strength of materials, automation, part assembly, and process control techniques
SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SpaceX and has not been reviewed or approved by SpaceX.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
SpaceX Insights
What We Do
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.
