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Manufacturing Specialist, Components Test

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite PCB Production Engineering
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Redmond, WA$34/hr - $40/hrFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Manufacturing specialist focused on acceptance testing of satellite components, development of advanced electrical test systems, and evolution of production and testing processes for SpaceX Starlink satellites.

Responsibilities

  • Assess non-conforming hardware, lead root cause investigations, and drive corrective and preventative actions to improve reliability and reduce defects.
  • Identify and implement changes to design, process, safety, and factory layout to optimize yield, performance, cost, and manufacturability.
  • Develop and implement standard work instructions, troubleshooting guides, repair procedures, and process documentation.
  • Create and deliver training to production technicians on new and updated processes, tools, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to conceptualize, design, validate, and document integrated test systems, fixtures, racks, and associated hardware.
  • Design and implement manufacturing tools, shop aids, and test assets while establishing equipment maintenance and calibration schedules.
  • Manage new product introduction of PCBA assemblies, including equipment qualification, line layout, tooling, process validation on aggressive timelines, and DFM feedback.
  • Track key metrics such as schedule, WIP, and defect rates by analyzing production and on-orbit data.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment OR a bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline

Skills

Required:Root cause analysisProcess improvementTechnical documentationCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:Training and mentorshipPCBA / SMT / manufacturing toolingTest equipment and measurements

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, including company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time (in Washington State compliance)
  • Company shuttles for select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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