EDM Programmer (Starlink) is open at SpaceX in Bastrop, TX. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $194K. Posted on Jun 5, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
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…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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