2nd Shift Manufacturing Engineer: Spacecraft Systems

United States Digital Space LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC, developing Starlink hardware, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist for the 2nd shift to support high-volume assembly and test operations.

The role focuses on leading NPI builds, programming automated equipment, and driving improvements in yield, cost, and schedule while maintaining design integrity. Hands-on fabrication experience and teamwork in a fast-paced setting are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience or a bachelor's degree in engineering/math/science.
• Experience producing J-STD-001 Class 2, IPC-A-610 Class 2 or equivalent hardware.
• Experience programming, loading, and operating automated equipment: paste printer, SPI, pick and place, reflow oven, AOI, X-ray inspection.

Responsibilities

• Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers.
• Program, load, and operate automated equipment.
• Triage non-conforming products and drive resolution and preventative actions.
• Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines.
• Perform process development and validation on new models in aggressive timelines.
• Ensure the successful transition of products from development to volume production.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost.
• Define maintenance schedules and support activities.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or science

Associate degree in engineering, math, or science

Tools

Paste printer

Solder paste inspection (SPI)

Pick and place

Reflow oven

AOI

X-ray inspection

Adhesive/coating dispenser

BGA rework

Electrical tests

ERP/MRP/MES systems

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC, developing Starlink hardware, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist for the 2nd shift to support high-volume assembly and test operations.

The role focuses on leading NPI builds, programming automated equipment, and driving improvements in yield, cost, and schedule while maintaining design integrity. Hands-on fabrication experience and teamwork in a fast-paced setting are essential.