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SMT Specialist

SpaceX· Starlink Production - SMT
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Posted 5d ago

About the role

Join a fast-paced, world-class avionics production team at SpaceX. Manage and maintain production equipment, train technicians, and enable high-rate, high-quality SMT builds for Starlink.

Responsibilities

  • Lead new product introduction (NPI) builds and process development/validation across all work centers under aggressive timelines
  • Assist with PCBA line setup, facility requests, equipment programming, and specification of new equipment requirements
  • Program, load, operate, optimize, and configure automated SMT equipment and processes for high-reliability electronics assemblies
  • Design custom fixtures to improve process flow and efficiency
  • Train technicians on operation and troubleshooting of complex machines
  • Define equipment maintenance schedules and support activities
  • Perform design of experiments (DOE) and identify continuous improvement opportunities to increase yield, performance, and cost efficiency
  • Develop Design for Manufacturability (DFM) guidelines and provide design feedback through close collaboration with engineering during design, build, and test phases
  • Streamline space-grade PCBA assembly and test processes (including reflow soldering, selective soldering, conformal coating, flying probe, AOI, and functional testing)
  • Triage non-conforming product, drive root-cause resolution and preventive actions, and resolve production issues on the spot while protecting design integrity, quality, and schedule

Qualifications

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

Skills

Required:New product introduction (NPI) and process developmentAutomation and SMT equipment programmingTraining and mentoringPreventive maintenance planningDOE and continuous improvementSpace-grade assembly and testing processesRoot-cause analysis and issue resolution
Nice to have:PCBA line setup and equipment specificationFixture designDesign for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback

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
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Washington state paid sick time compliance
  • company shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon-Fri)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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