Printed Circuit Board Assembly Technician (Starlink)

SpaceX • Redmond, WA

1d • $22 - $37

About The Position

At SpaceX, we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of our potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class technicians to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the globe.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of hands-on work experience with electromechanical tools, assembly, or testing.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, integration, or mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
• Proficient in using a PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office suite, ERP, and related programs.
• Soldering proficiency including IPC and/or J-STD certification.
• Experience setting up and running tests and experiments.

Responsibilities

• Operated PCB assembly machines to manufacture circuit boards, including SMT placement, reflow soldering, solder paste printing, conformal coating, masking, epoxy application, selective coating, optical inspection, and X-ray inspection.
• Conducted thermal and functional testing of electronic hardware, encompassing setup, instrumentation, test execution, teardown, and troubleshooting.
• Documented failure modes in detail and leveraged data analysis to enhance product quality and process improvements.
• Maintained and calibrated production equipment through scheduled preventive maintenance to ensure operational reliability.
• Managed schedule priorities and executed tasks independently to meet company deliverables and deadlines.
• Performed component kitting and precise measurement to support assembly processes.

Benefits

• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term 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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees