SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
About the role
As a Supplier Development Engineer focused on Surface Mount Technology (SMT) for Starlink, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) manufacturing at our global suppliers. You will lead New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, drive process improvements, and manage the ramp-up of SMT production lines to meet SpaceX's high-volume demands.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical field
- 2+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing, with a focus on SMT processes (e.g., screen printing, pick-and-place, reflow, wave soldering, and inspection)
- Hands-on experience with SMT equipment from manufacturers such as Fuji, Panasonic, DEK, or similar, including programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
- Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
- Ability to travel: Up to 50% work week travel may be required
More about this role
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. We are looking for talented, creative, and driven engineers to develop, drive, and maintain suppliers, from initial concept development to full scale production.
As a Supplier Development Engineer focused on Surface Mount Technology (SMT) for Starlink, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) manufacturing at our global suppliers. You will lead New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, drive process improvements, and manage the ramp-up of SMT production lines to...
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