PCB Electrical Test Engineer – Starlink Production

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is looking for an Electrical Test Engineer in Bastrop, TX. The role involves developing advanced manufacturing processes for PCBs, conducting experiments, and enhancing production technologies. Applicants must have at least one year of hands-on manufacturing experience and possess strong problem-solving skills. This position does not offer remote work and requires eligibility under U.S. export regulations. Join a team committed to revolutionizing global internet access through Starlink.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Analyze production processes from a physics-based approach.
• Lead design of experiments to establish stable processes.
• Develop project plans and budgets for new processes.
• Own and perform machine activation and testing.

Skills

Ability to read and understand technical drawings

Ability to solve complex problems utilizing engineering first principles with minimal supervision

Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical test equipment

Experience working in high‑volume electronics manufacturing

Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards

Experience diagnosing PCB failure modes and root cause analysis

Knowledge of quality tools such as design of experiments

Experience with taking products from research and development into production

Experience with electrical test fixture design

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is looking for an Electrical Test Engineer in Bastrop, TX. The role involves developing advanced manufacturing processes for PCBs, conducting experiments, and enhancing production technologies. Applicants must have at least one year of hands-on manufacturing experience and possess strong problem-solving skills. This position does not offer remote work and requires eligibility under U.S. export regulations. Join a team committed to revolutionizing global internet access through Starlink.