Starlink Specialist (Starlink PCB)

Space Exploration Technologies•Bastrop, TX

78d•Onsite

About The Position

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 SPECIALIST (STARLINK PCB) SpaceX is leveraging our experience building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation and most advanced broadband internet system. We provide reliable and fast internet to millions of users worldwide, including populations with little or no connectivity, rural communities, aircraft, watercraft, and places where existing services are unreliable, too expensive, or disconnected by natural disasters. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system, thousands of satellites and consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing. The Starlink team is seeking out the best-in-class professionals to maximize Starlink's potential for communities and businesses around the globe. As a Starlink Specialist, you will take ownership of state-of-the-art production processes, equipment performance, manufacturing, and reliability by monitoring process parameters and maintaining components, with a keen eye for leading indicators of instability or malfunction, and a drive to correct those issues in advance of undesirable events. This role is critical to helping enable high-volume user terminal production. Your work will form the backbone for millions of next-generation devices used all over the world in homes, schools, businesses, vehicles, aircraft, and watercraft. This team plays an instrumental role in ensuring high-speed connectivity is available to all who need it. We are looking for talented, creative, and driven Specialists to drive manufacturing tools and processes, from initial concept development to full-scale production. You will drive the relationship between engineering, development, and production teams and will interact regularly with department leadership. The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, security, and user experience of the products that you deliver.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline, or high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 3+ years of professional experience in one of the following environments: Manufacturing, machining, electronics testing, laboratory, composite layup and lamination, or PCB manufacturing, in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline and 3+ years of professional experience in one of the following environments: Manufacturing, machining, electronics testing, laboratory, composite layup and lamination, or PCB manufacturing
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, datasheets, and written work instructions
Ability to solve complex problems with engineering first principles on tight schedules
1+ year of experience with one or more of the following:
Test equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, including replacing/reworking components (amplifiers, wire wraps, pogo pins)
Electrical test fixture design, qualification, implementation
Composite lamination and layup
PCB production equipment (Schmoll, Excellon, Tormach, Haas, or similar)
Flash trimming/routing processes, flying probe and/or automated optical inspection equipment
MQTT, ModBus, TCP/IP, OPC UA
Tooling design
Automation tools (Excellon, GCode, or Grbl)
Linear motors, air spindles, optics, and x-ray components
CNC machining operations
Experience diagnosing PCB failure modes and root cause analysis
Hands-on mechanical skills using basic tools and electro-mechanical systems
Knowledge of quality systems, such as design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis, corrective action, and process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA)
SPC knowledge and experience applying statistical methods to track process capability
Experience with applying Lean manufacturing principles in a manufacturing environment
Experience with PCB manufacturing equipment or experience with PCB processes, including copper plating, chemical etching, photolithography, layup/lamination, CNC drill/trim, wastewater treatment, and/or plasma etching systems
Ability to create and deliver presentations for design and manufacturing readiness reviews
Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate equipment including vision systems, 6-DOF robots, induction heaters, and roller conveyors
Experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, or hazardous chemicals

Responsibilities

Respond to production-related non-conformances (deviation and non-deviation), drive root cause analysis, and disposition according to manufacturing policies while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines
Update designs and processes, when necessary, in response to manufacturing issues, parts obsolescence, system requirement changes, and technician feedback
Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability and provide constructive feedback to design engineering teams
Complete standardized testing, root cause analysis, and R&D projects
Understand data trends and the ability to debug hardware and software failures
Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines
Perform process development and validation on new models with aggressive timelines
Facilitate a close relationship with the engineering and production teams during design, build, and test to provide design feedback
Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
Define maintenance and calibration schedules
Ensure the successful transition of products from development to volume production
Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate production and manufacturing equipment and machines
Develop a core understanding of process physics and fundamentals, such as dynamic runout and annular ring tolerances to enable continuous process optimization