Senior PCBA SMT Engineering Leader

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Bastrop, TX, is seeking a Manager, PCBA SMT Engineering (Starlink) to lead a growing production organization. You will build and manage a team of manufacturing engineers and specialists, set technical standards, and drive SMT/PCBA manufacturing development from startup to disciplined operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, ability to navigate a fast-paced environment, ensure safety and quality, align with design, test, supply chain, and deliver on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years in electronics development/production.
• 2+ years leading a team of 10+ individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage, recruit, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers, lead engineers, and specialists for Starlink PCBA manufacturing.
• Set technical standards and hold the team accountable for delivery.
• Lead manufacturing development strategy for SMT/PCBA, including capacity, line architecture, and process capability.
• Own quality, delivery, cost, yield, and equipment performance at high-volume throughput.
• Own factory layout, material flow, equipment, tooling, spares, and build-process strategy from receiving through test, including capital spend, vendor selection, and automation justified by ROI.
• Drive new products from design into production. Own NPI readiness, process qualification, and rate ramp, and influence design for manufacturability and testability (DFM/DFT).
• Align daily with production, design, test, supply chain, and quality. Serve as the escalation path for line issues and drive root cause to permanent corrective action.
• Define production data, SPC, and MES/MRP/ERP requirements. Keep process, equipment, and training records current.
• Ensure a strong focus on safety and ESD control and maintain an excellent safety record.

Skills

Electronics development

SMT production

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Screen printing

SPI

Pick-and-place

Reflow

AOI/AXI

Selective solder

Wave solder

Coating

Test equipment

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC in Bastrop, TX, is seeking a Manager, PCBA SMT Engineering (Starlink) to lead a growing production organization. You will build and manage a team of manufacturing engineers and specialists, set technical standards, and drive SMT/PCBA manufacturing development from startup to disciplined operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, ability to navigate a fast-paced environment, ensure safety and quality, align with design, test, supply chain, and deliver on