EDM Programmer (Starlink)
- Location
- Bastrop, TX · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- ITAR eligibility
- EDM programming
- NX CAM
- electrode design
- GD&T
Also useful
- Mastercam
- GF+ wire machines
- system 3R work holding
About the role
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
- 1+ years of EDM programming in NX or equivalent CAM software (Mastercam, Esprit, Hypermill, or similar)
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 5+ years CNC EDM set-up, operating, and basic programming experience
- 3+ years sinker EDM programming experience
- 1+ year experience CNC programming machining for electrodes
- 1+ year of pulling or designing electrodes
- Experience with CNC EDM hole drilling/hole popper setup
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and experience with GD&T
- Advanced knowledge of EDM programming
- Advanced knowledge of EDM work holding
- 5+ years of experience with GF+ wire machines
- Strong knowledge of cutting parameters for copper and graphite
- Ability to work closely with engineers and provide feedback
- Experience with system 3R work holding and robotics
Additional Requirements
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Ability to work either 1st or 2nd shifts as well as overtime and weekends as needed; estimated shift times: 1st shift: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm; 2nd shift: 3:30 pm - 2:00 am (2nd shift hires will be required to onboard and meet occasionally on the 1st shift)
Itar Requirements
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
About SpaceX
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
From SpaceX's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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