Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Micro - electronics (starlink)

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Three weeks of paid vacation

Company shuttle service

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer for its Micro-electronics area in Seattle. This role involves developing innovative manufacturing processes for Satellite RF Modules, managing new product introductions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in electrical or micro‑electronics engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The company offers a competitive salary between $130,000 and $180,000, along with comprehensive benefits including stock options and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in micro‑electronics manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience working in clean room environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product introduction of Micro‑E assemblies.
• Lead efforts to uncover root‑cause and develop permanent resolutions.
• Create work instructions and administer training for production technicians.

Skills

Micro-electronics manufacturing

Communication skills

Statistical process controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or micro‑electronics engineering

Tools

Micro-electronics manufacturing equipment

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Micro - electronics (starlink)

Optimize micro-electronics assembly processes to enable high-volume, reliable satellite RF module production

Location: Seattle

Compensation: $130,000 - $180,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Hardware

About The Role

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Micro-Electronics (Starlink)

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in our Micro-electronics area, you will be responsible for developing novel manufacturing processes for our next generation of Satellite RF Modules. You will work closely with design (electrical/mechanical) engineers, component/equipment vendors, and production associates to ramp up the micro-electronics cleanroom and take these products from NPI to high volume manufacturing, which will be critical to the success of our next gen Starlink satellite constellation. This role will cover Micro-electronics processing such as: die attach, plasma clean, wire‑bond and AOI.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product introduction of Micro‑E assemblies, working closely with design engineers and process specialists
• Champion design feedback to improve manufacturability and reliability of RF Modules
• Create work instructions, SOPs, and administer training for production technicians
• Develop and qualify strong manufacturing processes regarding both quality and throughput
• Lead efforts to uncover root‑cause and develop a permanent resolution on issues found during initial development builds
• Level up data‑tracking, automation and process control logging for the area to continuously improve the manufacturing space
• Work with the supply chain of specific machine vendors and incoming material to ensure equipment and component quality is continuously improving for reliable manufacturing
• Support the transition of products from development to volume production and identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
• Prepare and maintain documentation required to ensure efficient production
• Participate in design reviews to conduct DFM and DFT recommendations with innovative and cost‑effective solutions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or micro‑electronics engineering, software, physics or other engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in micro‑electronics manufacturing

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Direct experience with micro‑electronics manufacturing equipment (specifically, die attach/wire bonding)
• Experience with MIL‑STD‑883, IPC‑610 and JEDEC standards relative to micro‑electronics
• Hands‑on experience working in clean room environment producing high reliability RF modules
• Experience with SMT/PCBA, wafer processing and component packaging
• Knowledge of statistical analyses specifically, statistical process controls in a Micro‑E applications, DOEs around optimization of Micro‑E equipment parameters and Gage R&Rs around Micro‑E appraisal steps
• Experience with basic failure analysis tools and methods (X‑ray, cross‑section, SAM) and its uses in validating RF Modules
• Experience contributing to PFMEAs and implementing various control plans to ensure Micro‑E Processes are set‑up for success in ramp‑ups
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding, fast‑paced environment

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed
• Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 25 Ibs, unassisted

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: Hardware Development Engineer/ Senior: $130,000- $180,000 per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue three weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for ten or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for five days of sick leave per year. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].