Starlink Engineer (SMT) at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
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.
STARLINK ENGINEER (SMT)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Optimize and configure processes and equipment for building surface mount electronics assemblies
Perform design of experiments (DOE) to optimize SMT process yield
Specify equipment requirements for new PCBA build processes
Develop design for manufacturability (DFM) guidelines for PCBA designs
Provide solutions to streamline space-grade circuit board assembly and test processes which may include flying probe, AOI, and functional testing, reflow soldering, selective soldering, and conformal coating
Resolves production issues on the spot while ensuring design integrity allowing us to stay on schedule
Facilitate a close relationship with the engineering team during design, build, and test to provide design feedback
Lead efforts to uncover root-cause and develop a permanent resolution on issues found during production
Develop a robust set of test machinery that includes critical spares for ensuring complete uptime
Determine schedule impacts for unforeseen design or process changes in production
Provide clear communication between the design engineering team and the production floor
Concerning product tooling, confer with engineering teams and suppliers to ensure efficient production methods and schedules
Utilize lean manufacturing tools; recommend improvements in production methods, standards, tooling, equipment, layout, procedures, product designs, and employee efficiency
Support the transition of products from development to volume production
Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
Work with the design team in response to manufacturing problems, parts obsolescence, and minor requirement changes
Prepare and maintain documentation required to ensure efficient production Participate in design reviews to conduct DFM and DFT recommendations with innovative and cost effective solutions
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field
2+ years of experience working in SMT or PCBA process engineering
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
5+ years of direct experience working in SMT or PCBA process engineering
Hands on experience with optimizing SMT pick and place, reflow oven, conformal coating, or through hole soldering systems
Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
Strong work ethic and drive to succeed
Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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