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Development Technician (PCBA) - 2nd Shift (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Production - SMT
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Redmond, WA$23/hr - $29/hrFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Bridge between production execution and engineering development for the Starlink PCBA team. Apply hands-on SMT expertise to support hardware from early development through qualification and into rate production, building and troubleshooting pre-production and qualification hardware, and optimizing SMT processes and production lines.

Responsibilities

  • Support production engineering during development and pre-production phases by building, assembling, and testing pre-production, qualification, and flight PCBA hardware
  • Assist with initial PCBA line setup, equipment programming, qualification of test setups, and transition of new designs into production
  • Program, load, and operate automated SMT production machines including pick & place, reflow ovens, stencil printers, conformal coating, AOI, and X-ray systems
  • Operate and troubleshoot SMT equipment (pick & place, reflow ovens, stencil printers, conformal coating, AOI, X-ray) with a focus on process stability and yield improvement
  • Perform rework and recovery on non-conforming hardware while maintaining design integrity and documenting root causes
  • Support continuous improvement projects including test rack builds, factory automation, and production line enhancements
  • Thoroughly document processes, failures, and improvements using data to drive corrective actions and yield increases
  • Provide surge support for critical production, qualification, or development builds
  • Collaborate with engineers to give real-time feedback on manufacturability, DFM opportunities, and process issues
  • Assist with training of junior technicians on SMT equipment operation and basic troubleshooting
  • Work with production support teams to guarantee the daily success of PCBA production safely, reliably, and at rate

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience in SMT/PCBA manufacturing, assembly, or test

Skills

Required:SMT/PCBA troubleshootingProgramming and operating automated SMT machines
Nice to have:DFM feedback and manufacturability assessmentSchematics/Gerber readingSoldering IPC certifications

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, including stock options or long-term cash awards; 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
  • Various discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time as per Washington State law
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon–Fri)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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