Electrical Test Specialist, PCB (Starlink/Starmind)

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring an Electrical Test Specialist for PCB work in Bastrop, TX. You will own state-of-the-art testing equipment for high-volume PCB manufacturing and support from concept to production.

You will drive testing strategies, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and collaborate with design and production teams to improve yield, cost, and reliability of Starlink PCB products.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with 2+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Or a Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline.
• Willingness to travel to SpaceX sites and vendors as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete standardized testing, root cause analysis, and R&D projects.
• Understand data trends and debug hardware and software failures.
• Program, load, and operate automated equipment.
• Triage non-conforming products and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering during design, build, and test to provide feedback; communicate between design and production.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost.
• Define maintenance and calibration schedules and troubleshoot complex problems.

Skills

Read technical drawings

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting electrical test gear

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math or science

Tools

Flying probe equipment

Automated optical inspection

Electrical test fixtures design

Pogo pin maintenance

Job description

Electrical Test Specialist, PCB (Starlink/Starmind)

Bastrop, TX

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.

ELECTRICAL TEST SPECIALIST, PCB (STARLINK/STARMIND)

SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. 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.

As a Test Specialist at Starlink, you will take ownership of state-of-the-art testing equipment for manufacturing our printed circuit boards (PCBs). This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and operationalization of equipment, facilities, tooling and testing technologies necessary for high volume production. Your work will form the backbone for millions of next generation devices used all over the world. For homes, schools, businesses, vehicles, planes, or boats, this team plays an instrumental role in ensuring high-speed connectivity is available to all who need it.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete standardized testing, root cause, analysis, and R&D projects
• Understand data trends and the ability to debug hardware & software failure
• Program, load, and operate automated equipment
• Triage non-conforming product and drive resolution and preventative actions
• Facilitate a close relationship with the engineering team during design, build, and test to provide design feedback; provide clear communication between the design engineering team and the production floor
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
• Define maintenance and calibration schedules
• Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal direction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, datasheets, and written work instructions
• Ability to solve complex problems utilizing engineering first principles with minimal supervision on tight schedules
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical test equipment,including replacing/reworking components (amplifiers, wire wraps, pogo pins)
• Experience diagnosing PCB failure modes and root cause analysis
• Strong hands-on skillset and comfortable with basic tools and electro-mechanical tasks
• Knowledge of quality tools such as design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis, corrective action, process failure mode, effects analysis (PFMEA), and various problem-solving approaches
• Experience with flying probe and/or automated optical inspection equipment to fault isolate production PCBs and identify manufacturing defects in production
• Experience with electrical test fixture design, qualification, and implementation

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• Willing to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for potentially extended periods of time including international
• 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.

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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