PCB Mechanical Specialist — High-Volume Space Tech

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Mechanical Specialist for PCB (Starlink/Starmind) to help establish new manufacturing and test processes for high-volume user terminals. You will support NPIs, qualification of automated lines, and manufacturing readiness while maintaining design integrity and product quality.

The role demands ability to work across shifts, lift up to 25 lbs, and travel to SpaceX sites as needed; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, math or science or 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience producing hardware to IPC/J-STD standards is preferred.
• Experience programming, loading, and operating automated equipment such as paste printers, SPI, AOI, X-ray, and rework equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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 the successful transition of products from development to volume production.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance and cost.
• Define maintenance schedules and support activities.

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is seeking a Mechanical Specialist for PCB (Starlink/Starmind) to help establish new manufacturing and test processes for high-volume user terminals. You will support NPIs, qualification of automated lines, and manufacturing readiness while maintaining design integrity and product quality.

The role demands ability to work across shifts, lift up to 25 lbs, and travel to SpaceX sites as needed; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in a