EDM Programmer (Starlink)

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.

EDM PROGRAMMER (STARLINK)

The EDM programmer supports the production of Starlink products, which is our solution to providing reliable internet for the entire world. We are looking for talented EDM programmers to help us enable high-scale production. The ideal candidate will have experience working with sinker EDM machines, which will create complex molds, die sets, and other parts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create conversational programs, setup and/or operate sinker/wire EDM machines

• Program/operate graphite CNC machining

• Pull/Design electrodes

• Optimize electrode design with the engineering team

• Machine electrodes to required tolerances while meeting expected completion dates

• Develop, track, and optimize machining, sinker and wire parameters for different materials and surface finishes

• Develop and make any required fixtures to support the EDM area

• Perform preventative maintenance of EDM machines as required

• Perform other various machining functions while machines are running to support the operations of the shop

• Measurement and inspection of tight tolerance parts using various gauges, indicators, and micrometers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 3+ years sinker EDM programming experience

• 1+ year experience CNC programming machining for electrodes

• 1+ year of pulling or designing electrodes

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years CNC EDM set-up, operating, and basi

Department: Materials Engineering - Starlink Operations - BA