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Manufacturing Specialist (Satellite Transceiver)

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite Machining
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Redmond, WA$34/hr - $40/hrFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Manufacturing Specialist position at SpaceX focused on producing optoelectronic devices for Starlink, including process development, equipment programming, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient manufacturing and design-for-manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and manage new configuration introduction into production on aggressive timelines
  • Identify, develop, and provide training for production technicians on new or updated processes
  • Program and operate microelectronics assembly machines (die/wire bonding machines)
  • Train technicians to run/troubleshoot complex machines
  • Create and support equipment maintenance and calibration schedules
  • Execute Design of Experiments (DOE) for iterative process improvement
  • Design and implement assembly fixtures / shop aids to improve manufacturing processes
  • Specify equipment requirements for new PCBA build processes
  • Implement standard practices, troubleshooting guides, and standard repair procedures
  • Assess non-conforming hardware and drive resolution and preventative actions
  • First level triage of production yield issues and other hardware failures
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and design teams on design for manufacturing
  • Improve manufacturing systems to ensure rate capability

Qualifications

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

Skills

Required:Microelectronics manufacturing processes (die/wire bonding)
Nice to have:MIL-STD-883 test methods and proceduresReading schematics and engineering drawingsCommunication and teamwork

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • various other discounts and perks
  • accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • paid sick time in compliance with state and federal 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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