SpaceX · 1 day ago
Mechanical Engineer, PCB (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, aiming to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the Starlink project, responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes for printed circuit boards (PCBs) to scale production efficiently. The role involves designing advanced manufacturing processes, optimizing production, and collaborating with senior leadership.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain new and/or improved manufacturing processes, equipment, technologies, and facilities; examples could include laser and mechanical Computer Numerical Control (CNC) drilling machines, advanced inductive lamination machines, plasma etching chambers, screen printing and inkjet printing adhesives, automation cells, copper etching and plating lines, etc
Analyze production processes and machinery from a first principles, physics-based approach
Lead Design of Experiments (DOE) to establish a stable and robust process that can be handed off to production personnel; perform defect characterization and analysis to determine root cause and develop action plans to improve yields
Develop project plans, budgets, and cost/benefit analysis for implementation of new processes or machines
Own and perform machine activation and testing with a small team of engineers and technicians
Solve technical and emergent issues from manufacturing (part quality, machine reliability, process instability, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
1+ years of experience with fluids, mechanical, electromechanical design, and/or analysis (internship or project team experience is applicable)
Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for potentially extended periods of time including international
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
Willing to work onsite; remote work is not considered
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
Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
2+ years hands-on project experience with complex fluid or mechanical based production systems in a professional setting, preferably as a lead
3+ years of professional experience in design and analysis
Experience with taking products from research and development into production
Experience with PCB manufacturing processes like metal plating, chemical etching, CNC drill equipment, lamination presses, cleanroom equipment, etc
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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