Avionics Development Engineer (PCBA), Starship Avionics Production 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.
AVIONICS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (PCBA), STARSHIP AVIONICS PRODUCTION
As an Avionics Development Engineer (PCBA) on the Starship avionics production team, you will be responsible for owning the PCBA build process for the Starship new product introduction (NPI) manufacturing line. You will collaborate cross-functionally with hardware development engineers, integration, and the NPI production team on hardware development, DFM, and initial production runs. This role will directly impact Starship rate by enabling the rapid development of PCBA manufacturing and making life interplanetary.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Optimize and configure processes and equipment for building high mix of Starship NPI PCBAs
Setup and troubleshoot NPI line in the mission to provide a quick lead time from design to build
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
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
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 engineering
2+ years of direct 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:
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.
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