Satellite Transceiver Manufacturing Specialist

SpaceX; Union Hill-Novelty Hill (WA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Health, vision & dental insurance

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

10+ paid holidays

Shuttle service to Redmond office

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Manufacturing Specialist for Satellite Transceiver production in Washington. The role focuses on introducing new configurations, training technicians, and operating microelectronics assembly equipment including die/wire bonding and SMT processes.

The position requires a high school diploma or higher with 2+ years in manufacturing or a STEM degree. Candidates should demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a hands-on manufacturing environment or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, or science
• Experience with microelectronics manufacturing processes (die/wire bonding), SMT, or silicon packaging is preferred
• Experience with MIL-STD-883 test methods and procedures
• Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed schematics and engineering drawings
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills
• Strong desire to learn quickly, adapt, and innovate
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage new configuration introductions into production on aggressive timelines
• Identify and train production technicians on new or updated processes
• Program and operate microelectronics assembly machines (die/wire bonding)
• Train technicians to run/troubleshoot complex machines
• Create and support equipment maintenance and calibration schedules
• Perform Design of Experiments for process improvement
• Design and implement assembly fixtures and shop aids to improve manufacturing processes
• Specify equipment requirements for new PCBA build processes
• Implement standard practices, troubleshooting guides, and standard repair procedures
• Assess non-conforming hardware and drive corrective actions
• First level triage of production yield issues and hardware failures
• Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and design teams on design for manufacturing
• Improve manufacturing systems to increase rate capability

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Autonomy

Education

Associate or bachelor degree in engineering/math/science

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

SpaceX is hiring a Manufacturing Specialist for Satellite Transceiver production in Washington. The role focuses on introducing new configurations, training technicians, and operating microelectronics assembly equipment including die/wire bonding and SMT processes.

The position requires a high school diploma or higher with 2+ years in manufacturing or a STEM degree. Candidates should demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.