SpaceX · 9 hours ago
Mechanical Specialist, PCB (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking a Mechanical Specialist for their Starlink project. The role involves executing new product introduction builds, resolving production issues, and ensuring a successful transition of products from development to volume production.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline; OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 3+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment in lieu of a degree
Must be willing to begin work training on 1st shift (5:00 AM–5:00 PM) for initial 30 days
Must be willing to work one of the following schedules upon completion of training (B and D shift preferred): A-Shift: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday), B-Shift: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday), C-Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday), D-Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday)
Able to work all shifts and available for overtime and 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
Willing to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for potentially extended periods of time including international
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
Experience producing J-STD-001 Class 2, IPC-A-610 Class 2 or equivalent hardware
Experience programming, loading, and operating the following automated equipment: paste printer, solder paste inspection (SPI), pick and place, reflow oven, automated optical inspection (AOI), X-ray inspection, adhesive/coating dispenser, BGA rework
Experience with electrical tests, in circuit and/or bed of nails testing
Ability to deliver high-quality hardware in a fast-paced NPI environment
Ability to adapt and process change quickly
Excellent computer skills (email, Microsoft Windows, ERP/MRP/MES systems, iOS, executing custom-developed software)
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
Ability to provide process and design improvement suggestions to engineering
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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