Senior Packaging Engineer, Thermal Materials, AI Satellites

SpaceX

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TL;DR · Senior Packaging Engineer, Thermal Materials, AI Satellites

JOB TITLE: Sr. Packaging Engineer - Thermal Materials, AI Satellites (Starmind) As a Sr. Packaging Engineer on the Starmind team, you will own the full lifecycle of hardware enabling advanced on-orbit AI processing and data center workloads. You will drive requirements capture, materials selection, prototyping, manufacturing, and failure analysis for advanced packaging and board assembly processes. Key responsibilities include spearheading integrated thermal solutions like next-generation TIMs, managing equipment qualification, and building supply chains for dies, packages, and chemicals. You will utilize skills in materials science, mechanical engineering, and microelectronics manufacturing to solve thermal and packaging challenges in extreme space environments. Required competencies include experience with precision assemblies, robotic systems, and data analysis tools like MATLAB or JMP. You will also apply manufacturing methodologies such as PFMEA, SPC, and GD&T to deliver high-performance orbital compute electronics.

What you'll do

  • Own the full lifecycle of advanced packaging through board assembly process development.
  • Drive system trades, requirements capture, materials selection, prototyping, and failure analysis.
  • Spearhead the development of integrated thermal solutions and next-generation thermal interface materials.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of equipment specification, qualification, and manufacturing ramp.
  • Build and manage supply chains for dies, packages, components, chemicals, and manufacturing equipment.
  • Define incoming acceptance criteria for all components and materials used in satellite compute manufacturing.
  • Manage compliance risks to ensure safety and environmental standards are met.
  • Mentor and develop engineers by providing technical guidance and project oversight.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or a similar discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in microelectronics device research or manufacturing.
  • Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission-critical deadlines.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
  • Experience in hardware, robotics, automation, or manufacturing environments (preferred).
  • Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or jigs for assembly or test applications (preferred).
  • Exposure to scripting or data analysis tools like MATLAB or JMP for process data analysis or automation (preferred).
  • Familiarity with manufacturing process development methodologies such as PFMEA, process capability studies, or SPC (preferred).

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