PCBA Build Technician (Swarm) at SpaceX
Mountain View, 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.
PCBA BUILD TECHNICIAN (SWARM)
SpaceX acquired IoT satellite developer Swarm (http://https/swarm.space/) in 2021 and the team is continuing to grow. Our mission is to connect people and devices from anywhere in the world at the lowest cost.
Swarm has developed the world's smallest two-way communication satellites. Through our constellation we provide low-bandwidth, low-cost connectivity to return data from anywhere on Earth, focusing on regions without cell or WiFi coverage. Our unique economics make Swarm's network, ground hardware, and web platform accessible at the industry's lowest costs to deliver maximum value to customers. Swarm provides IoT tracking and data return services for industrial/sensor networks, particularly those in the maritime shipping, agriculture, energy, and ground transportation industries.
As a PCBA Build Technician on the Swarm team, you will support our leadership and engineering teams and help manage the day-to-day of our R&D and production efforts. To be successful, you will need to be a self-starter who is organized, efficient, and enthusiastic about joining a growing startup environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Proactively develop, implement, and improve production processes
Operate and maintain PCB Pick and Place machine
Visually inspect PCBAs through the process and correct build defects
Organize inventory - scanning incoming parts, updating and maintaining Bill of Materials for products, and ordering required parts for on-time delivery of products
Unbox lab items, and boxing and mailing out products to customers
Assist with hardware builds for all of Swarm's products
Lead general lab organization and cleanups, and errands as needed
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
2+ years experience with PCBA (either working in a professional assembly facility or on your own PCB projects)
2+ years experience with at least one of the following: running or programming a pick and place machine, inspecting PCBs, or SMT hot air rework
High school degree or equivalency certificate
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot PCBs
Experience visually inspecting SMT PCBs for build defects
Experience reworking through-hole and various SMT packages including QFN, QFP, and BGA
High attention to detail
Acuity for understanding and repairing mechanical devices
Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills with attention to detail to manage active BOMs with hundreds of components
Proactively develop, implement, and improve production processes as an ongoing job function
Willingness to accept a high degree of uncertainty, jump in and help wherever needed, get hands dirty, and wear multiple hats on a fast-moving team
Self motivated and able to work independently, quickly learn organizational structure, and demonstrate excellent time management skills
Strong problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for new tasks and challenges
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Both 1st shift and 2nd shift hours are available:
Nominal hours for 1st shift are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Nominal hours for 2nd shift are 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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 SpaceX's 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) 363-6000.
