CAM Engineer, PCB (Starlink/Starmind)

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a CAM Engineer for PCB on Starlink/StarMind to convert PCB designs into production-ready outputs. You will use CAM software to process designs for production equipment, perform design rule checks, and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.

Responsibilities include creating efficient panel layouts, maintaining revision control, and developing CAM automation scripts. Travel to SpaceX sites or vendors may be required, with onsite work expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PCB CAM & manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Ability to solve complex problems utilizing engineering first principles with minimal supervision on tight schedules.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• CAM software proficiency with industry standards.
• Experience with CNC programming and IPC manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze PCB designs to convert design files to usable outputs for machine on the production floor. Perform netlist extraction and compare again the original design for data accuracy.
• Perform comprehensive Design Rule Checks (DRC) & Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to identify potential manufacturing issues. Clearly communicate findings with recommendations.
• Create efficient panel layouts that maximize material usage.
• Ensure all outputs comply with design specification and industry standards. (IPC)
• Maintain proper revision & change control of documentation
• Develop and maintain CAM automation scripts and post processors.

Skills

PCB CAM

Manufacturing experience

Reading technical drawings

CNC programming

IPC standards knowledge

Problem solving

Tools

CAM software

Post processors

Job description

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

CAM ENGINEER, PCB (STARLINK/STARMIND)

As a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Engineer on Starlink, you will spearhead the conversion of state-of-the-art PCB designs into production equipment readable files to produce PCBs. This position will be responsible for the utilization of CAM software to process design files to production outputs. You will understand specific file requirements of multiple manufacturing equipment (drilling, routing, electrical test.) You will work cross functionally to perform design rule checks to comply with manufacturing, trouble shoot issues and implement rapid design improvements.

Your work will form the backbone for millions of next generation consumer-facing devices that we ship directly to customers and businesses all over the world. From private homes, RVs, planes, or boats, this team plays an instrumental role in leveling the playing field for high-speed connectivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and analyze PCB designs to convert design files to usable outputs for machine on the production floor. Perform netlist extraction and compare again the original design for data accuracy.
• Perform comprehensive Design Rule Checks (DRC) & Design or Manufacturability (DFM) to identify potential manufacturing issues. Clearly communicate findings with recommendations.
• Create efficient panel layouts that maximize material usage.
• Ensure all outputs comply with design specification and industry standards. (IPC)
• Maintain proper revision & change control of documentation
• Develop and maintain CAM automation scripts and post processors.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of PCB CAM & manufacturing experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Ability to solve complex problems utilizing engineering first principles with minimal supervision on tight schedules
• Strong Interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• CAM software proficiency with industry standards
• CNC programming experience
• Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards
• Experience diagnosing PCB failure modes and root cause analysis
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of stack up analysis
• Experience with taking products from research and development into production.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for potentially extended periods of time including international
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Willing to work onsite; remote work is not considered
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here .

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