Mechanical Design Specialist – PCBAs & Tooling

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

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.