SpaceX · 2 hours ago
Test Specialist, Silicon Assembly (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking a Test Specialist for their Starlink satellite constellation project. The role involves working closely with engineering teams to ensure the quality and reliability of integrated circuit packaging and assembly.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partner with the engineering team on integration & process of record (POR) definition
Perform recipe development, automated equipment programming, and validation
Perform wafer-level probing and testing using DC/RF probe stations, parametric analyzers, and vector network analyzers (VNAs) to measure I-V characteristics, capacitance, RF insertion loss, and return loss on individual dies
Execute package-level RF testing on assembled devices, including high-frequency characterization up to mm Wave bands, utilizing test sockets, handlers, and ATE systems to validate gain, linearity, and power handling
Develop and optimize test programs and recipes, scripting in languages like Python or LabVIEW to automate data collection, statistical analysis, and binning for yield optimization
Analyze test data for outliers, process excursions, and correlations using SPC tools, generating reports on key metrics such as test time, defect maps, and RF performance distributions
Collaborate with design, process, and packaging teams to debug failures, qualify new test hardware, and integrate testing into the full product lifecycle from wafer sort to final package validation
Maintain test equipment through calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure measurement accuracy and minimize downtime in a high-throughput environment
Adhere to cleanroom protocols, ESD safeguards, and safety standards for handling RF components and high-power test signals
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline
Must be able to work all shifts and be willing to work 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
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
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
Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline
6+ years of experience in wafer probing or RF package testing within a semiconductor manufacturing or test environment
Thorough knowledge of electrical theory including digital, analog, and RF circuitry
Proficiency with RF test equipment, including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, along with the understanding of semiconductor device physics and RF parameters
Strong skills in test automation and data analysis software (e.g., Excel, JMP, or Python) for SPC, yield modeling, and failure diagnostics
Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors for bench testing, debugging & failure analysis; J-STD-001 certification is a plus
Excellent manual dexterity and the ability to perform bench top testing/manual probing under microscope
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
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CFO
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