Job Title: Manufacturing Specialist PCBA (Starlink)
Work location: Bastrop TX
Job Type:C2C/Fulltime/W2
Job Description:
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 fullscale production for the user terminal (a highvolume 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 fastpaced 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 nonconforming 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 handson manufacturing environment; OR bachelors degree in an engineering math or science discipline
2 years of experience with SMT and/or PCBA assembly equipment and processes
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate or bachelors 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
Bachelors 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 crossfunctional team in a fastpaced iterative design environments
Experience modeling with 3D CAD software such as: NX/Unigraphics Catia 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 open to work either shift overtime and/or weekends as needed
Nominal hours 1st shift: 5 AM 3:30 PM 2nd shift: 3:30 PM 2 AM
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
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short & longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310).