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EDM Programmer (Starlink) - Level 4/5

SpaceX· Materials Engineering - Starlink Operations - BA
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Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

EDM programmer to support high-scale production of Starlink products, focusing on sinker and wire EDM, electrode design, and related machining processes.

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

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years sinker EDM programming experience

Skills

Required:Sinker EDM programming
Nice to have:CNC EDM setupElectrode design and pullingBlueprints & GD&T

Benefits

  • Not specified in the job description
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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