SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Manufacturing Specialist - PCBA, Starlink

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBastrop, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment, or a bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline.
1+ years of experience with surface-mount technology and/or printed circuit board assembly equipment and processes.
Must be available to work one or more of the specified shifts: A shift, 5 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday–Tuesday and every other Wednesday; B shift, 5 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday–Saturday and every other Wednesday; C shift, 5 p.m.–5 a.m. Sunday–Tuesday and every other Wednesday; or D shift, 5 p.m.–5 a.m. Thursday–Saturday and every other Wednesday.
Must be open to working either shift, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
Standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required.
Able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Must be able to travel for ongoing business trips up to 10%.
Must meet U.S. export-regulation eligibility: be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers.
Program, load, and operate automated equipment.
Triage non-conforming products and drive resolution and preventative actions.
Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines.
Perform process development and validation on new models within aggressive timelines.
Ensure successful transition of products from development to volume production.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost.
Define maintenance schedules and support activities.

Desired Qualifications

Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline.
4+ years of experience operating surface-mount technology equipment in a production setting.
Direct experience with surface-mount technology equipment maintenance and support.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering.
Experience implementing design for manufacture and design for test.
Ability to create and deliver presentations for design and manufacturing readiness reviews.
Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced, iterative design environment.
Experience modeling with 3D computer-aided design software such as NX/Unigraphics, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
Working proficiency with design failure mode and effects analysis and process failure mode and effects analysis methodology and implementation.
Statistical process control knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capability.
Basic competency with SQL databases.
Demonstrated experience designing tooling in a manufacturing environment.

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.

MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST, PCBA (STARLINK)

One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, the Starlink satellite constellation, is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world. We are looking for talented manufacturing specialists to help establish new manufacturing and test processes and support full-scale production for the user terminal (a high-volume manufactured product that consumers will have in their homes).

The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, and security of the products that you deliver. If you seek a fast-paced, dynamic environment; if you thrive on solving difficult problems where resolutions have high impact; and if you love the challenge of building something from scratch, then this role will be an ideal next career step.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers
Program, load, and operate automated equipment
Triage non-conforming products and drive resolution and preventative actions
Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines
Perform process development and validation on new models in extremely aggressive timelines
Ensure the successful transition of products from development to volume production
Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
Define maintenance schedules and support activities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline
1+ years of experience with SMT and/or PCBA assembly equipment and processes

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
4+ years of experience with SMT equipment operation in a production setting
Direct experience with SMT equipment maintenance and support
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering
Experience implementing design for manufacture and design for test
Ability to create and deliver presentations for design and manufacturing readiness reviews
Experience transitioning products from design to manufacturing as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced iterative design environments
Experience modeling with 3D CAD software such as NX/Unigraphics, Catia, or Solidworks
Working proficiency with DFMEA and PFMEA methodology and implementation
SPC knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capability
Basic competency with SQL databases
Demonstrated experience designing tooling in a manufacturing environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be available one or more of the following shifts:

A shift, 5am-5pm Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday
B shift, 5am-5pm Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday
C shift, 5pm-5am Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday
D shift, 5pm-5am Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday

Must be open to work either shift, overtime and/or weekends as needed
Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
Able to travel for business trips up to 10% on an ongoing basis

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.

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 [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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