PCB Mechanical Specialist for Starlink Systems

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX seeks a Mechanical Specialist for Starlink PCB manufacturing. You will help build and validate high‑volume user terminal hardware, driving process development, qualification, and production transfer to ensure quality and cost targets.

Ideal candidates have hands-on electronics manufacturing experience, IPC/IPC‑A standards familiarity, and a proven ability to work in fast-paced environments while collaborating with engineering and supply chain teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math or science, or 3+ years hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Experience producing J-STD-001 Class 2, IPC-A-610 Class 2 or equivalent hardware.
• Experience programming, loading, and operating automated equipment: paste printer, SPI, pick and place, reflow, AOI, X-ray, dispenser, BGA rework.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science

High school diploma + 3+ years hands-on manufacturing experience

Tools

Paste printer

SPI

Pick and place

Reflow oven

AOI

X-ray inspection

Adhesive dispenser

BGA rework

ERP/MRP/MES systems

Bed of nails testing

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX seeks a Mechanical Specialist for Starlink PCB manufacturing. You will help build and validate high‑volume user terminal hardware, driving process development, qualification, and production transfer to ensure quality and cost targets.

Ideal candidates have hands-on electronics manufacturing experience, IPC/IPC‑A standards familiarity, and a proven ability to work in fast-paced environments while collaborating with engineering and supply chain teams.