# Starlink Development Lead, Solar Ingot & Wafer at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Bastrop, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-16
- Apply by: 2026-11-30
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8893617002?gh_jid=8893617002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-starlink-development-lead-solar-ingot-and-wafer/

## About the role

As the development lead, you will be responsible for factory acceptance tests, equipment readiness, process development, trials, and production launch for silicon ingot growth and wafering. Additionally, you will be the day-to-day link between OEMs, development, operations, quality, equipment, and suppliers, moving new recipes, tools, and process changes from trial to stable production with clear documentation, yield targets, and a schedule. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a STEM field
- 5+ years in manufacturing process development or production coordination (semiconductor, PV, crystal growth, precision machining, or injection molding/process engineering strongly preferred)
- Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
- Up to 10% travel is expected

Tags: Materials Engineering - Starlink Mfg -...

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