# Tooling Engineer, Plastic Injection Molding (Starlink) 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: Mid level
- Location: Bastrop, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-30
- Apply by: 2026-12-14
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8924763002?gh_jid=8924763002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-tooling-engineer-plastic-injection-molding-starlink/

## About the role

Working directly in the materials engineering group, this position is responsible for the development, qualification, and implementation of all tooling and manufacturing process technologies required to deliver the right scalable solution at the right cost on time. The correct individual will bring an open mindset, challenge the status quo with regard to traditional vs. emerging technologies, and utilize a logical and disciplined approach to evaluate and select the correct set of solutions. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, materials engineering, or other engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience in direct hands-on injection mold design and/or injection mold construction (internship experience qualifies)
- Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for extended periods of time (~ 50% of the time) including international
- Ability to lift up to 40 Ibs unassisted
- Standing and/or walking for long periods of time
- Willingness to work long hours and weekends as necessary to accommodate manufacturing and test campaigns

Tags: Materials Engineering - Starlink Mfg -...

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