Mechanical Design Specialist, PCBA Production - 1st Shift (Starlink)

Spacex; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Mechanical Design Specialist to support Starlink satellite PCBAs production in Redmond. You will design tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to enable high-rate manufacturing, while collaborating with SMT and secondary PCBA teams to optimize processes and yield.

You will manage tooling assets, write and validate machine programs, collect data, and drive continuous improvement. The role is hands-on, requiring strong problem solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 2+ years hands-on production experience or engineering degree
• Experience with Siemens NX or similar CAD software
• Experience interpreting GD&T drawings
• Experience operating shop equipment and hand tools
• Hands-on experience with machine tools or DFM knowledge
• Exposure to PCBA processes and tooling
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomous environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, review, draft, procure, assemble, and test tooling and equipment
• Identify and action continuous improvement opportunities for safety, build quality, efficiency, and cost
• Triage non-conforming product and drive resolution and preventative actions
• Resolve production issues while ensuring process integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines
• Document work performed in an organized manner
• Ensure successful transition of products from development to volume production

Skills

Parametric 3D CAD

GD&T interpretation

Shop equipment operation

Machine tools programming

DFM knowledge

PCBA tooling exposure

Fast-paced autonomous work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

3D printer programming

CNC milling

Laser/waterjet cutting

Job description

MECHANICAL DESIGN SPECIALIST, PCBA PRODUCTION - 1 SHIFT (STARLINK)

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.

We are looking for a talented Mechanical Design Specialist to aid Starlink satellite production and drive process improvements. As a Mechanical Design Specialist, you will be responsible for creating tooling and equipment to enable high-rate production of satellite PCBAs. You will work closely with manufacturing engineers focused on SMT and secondary PCBA processes such as selective solder, X-ray, press fit, staking/underfill, and conformal coat. An individual in the specialist role will support production by managing tooling assets, writing and validating machine programs, collecting data, and communicating with various stakeholders across the company. This position will be hands‑on and befits someone passionate about mechanical design, willing to learn and collaborate, and motivated to take on challenging work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, review, draft, procure, assemble, and test tooling and equipment
• Identify and action continuous improvement opportunities for safety, build quality, efficiency, and cost
• Triage non‑conforming product and drive resolution and preventative actions
• Resolve production issues while ensuring process integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines
• Document work performed in organized matter
• Ensure the successful transition of products from development to volume production

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional experience in a hands‑on production environment or bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar field

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Parametric 3D CAD design experience with Siemens NX or similar software
• Experience interpreting and drafting engineering drawings with GD&T
• Experience safely operating shop equipment such as drill presses, saws, sanders, and hand tools.
• Hands‑on experience programming and operating machine tools such as 3d printers, laser/waterjet cutters, and CNC mills; Or sound DFM knowledge around such processes
• Exposure to PCBA processes and tooling
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times; 1st Shift: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted
• 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

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Specialist /Level 1: $34.00 - $40.00/hour
• Specialist /Level 2: $38.00 - $45.00/hour
• Specialist /Level 3: $42.00 - $51.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Non‑exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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.

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