Manufacturing Engineering Specialist, PCBA (Starlink) jobs in United States
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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineering Specialist, PCBA (Starlink)

SpaceX is a company dedicated to enabling human life on Mars through innovative technology. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist for the Starlink project to establish new manufacturing processes and support production of user terminals, ensuring quality and efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
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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

Qualification

SMT equipment operationPCBA assembly processes3D CAD softwareDFMEA methodologySQL databasesPresentation skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

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
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
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

Preferred

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

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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