NPI Manufacturing Specialist — High-Volume Satellite Hardware

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a manufacturing specialist to help establish new assembly and test processes for high-volume user terminals and to support full-scale production. You will work across multiple work centers to load and operate automated equipment, triage non-conforming parts, and drive continuous improvements in yield, cost, and schedule within strict timelines.

Strong collaboration with design and manufacturing teams is essential to maintain design integrity and deliver reliable

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency plus 2+ years in hands-on manufacturing, or bachelor's in engineering, math, or science.

Responsibilities

• Execute new product introduction builds across all work centers.
• Program, load, and operate automated equipment.
• Triage non-conforming products and drive corrective actions.
• Resolve production issues while maintaining design integrity, quality, and timelines.
• Perform process development and validation on new models under aggressive timelines.
• Ensure smooth transition of products from development to volume production.
• Identify opportunities to improve yield, performance, and cost.
• Define maintenance schedules and support activities.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Math/Science degree

Tools

Paste printer

Solder paste inspection

Pick and place

Reflow oven

AOI

X-ray inspection

Adhesive/coating dispenser

BGA rework

Job description

SpaceX in Texas is seeking a manufacturing specialist to help establish new assembly and test processes for high-volume user terminals and to support full-scale production. You will work across multiple work centers to load and operate automated equipment, triage non-conforming parts, and drive continuous improvements in yield, cost, and schedule within strict timelines.

Strong collaboration with design and manufacturing teams is essential to maintain design integrity and deliver reliable