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Manufacturing Specialist (Satellite Transceiver) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite Production
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Redmond, WA$34/hr - $40/hrFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Manufacturing Specialist to support production of optoelectronic devices for Starlink (SpaceX). Focus on new configurations, process improvements, equipment programming, and collaboration across manufacturing, test, and design teams for high-throughput satellite transceiver assembly.

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:Engineering/Manufacturing knowledgeDie/Wire bonding
Nice to have:SMT / silicon packagingMIL-STD-883Reading schematics/drawingsCommunication and teamworkAdaptability and learning

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Employee stock purchase plan with stock-related incentives
  • shuttle service 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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