Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift

United States Digital Space LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Redmond, WA is seeking an Engineering Technician for the 2nd shift to optimize Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes for electronics used in spaceflight. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for improving manufacturability and troubleshooting in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, with 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting, or a bachelor's degree. You'll collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure the successful introduction of new products while executing continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing environment or a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Optimize PCBA manufacturing processes including paste print and pick-and-place.
• Program and improve automated SMT equipment.
• Design custom fixtures to improve process efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting technical problems

Programming SMT equipment

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, or science

Job description

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Engineering Technician – 2nd Shift

We are looking for talented, creative, and driven engineering technicians to drive manufacturing tools and processes. Join the Starlink printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) team and take ownership of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes that enable the high-volume production of electronics designed for spaceflight. This is a hands‑on engineering support role where you will develop, optimize, and scale SMT processes to meet aggressive rate and quality targets.

You will bridge the gap between engineering and production — working closely with hardware engineers to improve manufacturability, rapidly troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-moving environment. If you thrive on solving complex manufacturing challenges and want to see your work launched into orbit, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Optimize PCBA manufacturing processes including paste print, pick-and-place, reflow, conformal coating, selective soldering, board wash, and inspection (X‑ray, AOI, SPI, visual)
• Program, configure, and improve automated SMT equipment to maximize yield and throughput
• Design custom fixtures and tooling to improve process efficiency and ergonomics
• Perform Design of Experiments (DOE) and data analysis to drive process capability and yield improvements
• Train and mentor technicians on advanced equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Rapidly triage and resolve production issues while protecting design integrity and schedule
• Define equipment requirements and support validation for next‑generation PCBA processes
• Identify and execute continuous improvement projects targeting yield, cycle time, and cost
• Partner closely with design engineering teams to provide real‑time manufacturability feedback
• Execute new product introduction (NPI) for PCBA assemblies across multiple work centers
• Work with external support teams to guarantee the daily success of PCBA production safely, reliably, and at rate

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline