PCBA Manufacturing Specialist — High-Volume Electronics

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is hiring a Manufacturing Specialist for PCBA production related to Starlink user terminals. You will support new product introduction, program automated equipment, and drive quality, yield, and cost improvements in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on manufacturing experience, SMT/PCBA familiarity, and the ability to work cross-functionally to scale production from development to volume.

Qualifications

• Candidates have a technical degree or relevant hands-on experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with SMT/PCBA assembly equipment is required.
• Strong problem-solving and tooling design capability is expected.

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 with 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

DFMEA

PFMEA

SPC

Tooling design

DFM

3D CAD

SQL databases

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/math/science degree

Mechanical/aerospace/manufacturing eng degree

Tools

NX/Unigraphics

Catia

Solidworks

SMT equipment

Job description

SpaceX in Bastrop, TX is hiring a Manufacturing Specialist for PCBA production related to Starlink user terminals. You will support new product introduction, program automated equipment, and drive quality, yield, and cost improvements in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on manufacturing experience, SMT/PCBA familiarity, and the ability to work cross-functionally to scale production from development to volume.