Electrical Test Specialist (Starlink PCB) - Night Shift

Rocket Lab; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated Electrical Test Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring the quality and reliability of cutting-edge technology that connects users globally. Your expertise in testing and debugging will help drive the success of a groundbreaking broadband system designed to enhance connectivity for underserved communities. This position offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment and collaborate closely with engineering teams, making a tangible impact on the future of communication technology. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and datasheets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized testing and root cause analysis.
• Facilitate communication between engineering and production teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Debugging

Continuous Improvement

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Test Equipment

Automated Optical Inspection Equipment

Electrical Test Fixtures

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.

ELECTRICAL TEST SPECIALIST (STARLINK PCB) - NIGHT SHIFT

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 test equipment maintenance and troubleshooting 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, and corrective action, process failure mode and 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:

• Must be willing to train on 1st shift from 6 AM - 4:30 PM for initial 30 days


• Due to the nature of production line bring-up, the work schedule will evolve over 2 phases
  
  
  
  • First 6-9 months: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Monday - Thursday)
  
  
  • Final permanent schedule (must be available for one of the shifts below):
    
    
    
    • C-Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Saturday)
    
    
    • D-Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Wednesday - Friday and every other Saturday)
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• 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

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].