This listing doesn't post a salary. Most similar roles pay
$152,000–$202,575.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About SpaceX
SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
SpaceX currently has
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
Sr. Materials Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind) joins the Starmind team to develop hardware for a new constellation of satellites providing high-performance AI compute in space. This role involves owning the full lifecycle of materials specification, validation, and process development for microelectronics packages, cooling systems, and radiator hardware. You will perform device modeling, characterization, failure analysis, and material selection while building supply chains for plating chemicals, coatings, and thermal interface materials. The work addresses the challenge of creating reliable orbital data centers capable of handling complex workloads in extreme environments. Key technical requirements include experience in microelectronics manufacturing, advanced packaging, and potentially using Python or MATLAB for data analysis. You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and silicon design disciplines to integrate material innovations into product roadmaps while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.