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Manufacturing Engineer, Components Test

SpaceX· Starlink Satellite PCB Production Engineering
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Redmond, WA$105k - $145kPosted 1w ago

About the role

Manufacturing engineer to support Starlink satellite production, leading acceptance testing of satellite electronics, developing advanced electrical test systems, and evolving production and testing processes.

Responsibilities

  • Build deep expertise in the manufacturing and acceptance test processes for satellite electrical components.
  • Spearhead New Product Introduction (NPI) of PCBA assemblies into production, overseeing equipment qualification, tooling mechanical design, line layout, facility development, process validation on aggressive timelines, and delivering DFM feedback.
  • Evaluate non-conforming hardware, lead root cause investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance reliability and reduce defects.
  • Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to conceptualize, design, validate, and document integrated test systems, fixtures, racks, and supporting hardware.
  • Identify and drive improvements to design, processes, configuration management, safety, and factory layout to optimize yield, performance, cost, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or other STEM discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, test, or design of electronic products or hardware (internships and project team experience is applicable)

Skills

Required:New Product Introduction (NPI)Root cause analysisTest systems designProcess improvement
Nice to have:Statistical methods (DoE, Six Sigma, OEE)Programming/scriptingCAD/PLM softwareReading schematics/drawings

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 and potential stock incentives
  • shuttle service from Seattle to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
  • various discounts and perks
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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