SpaceX
Hardware Development Engineer, PCBA Manufacturing (Starlink)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Hardware Development Engineer to own and optimize PCBA manufacturing processes for Starlink production. You'll manage volume production workflows, introduce new products, select and validate manufacturing equipment, and drive continuous improvements in quality and cost-effectiveness.
What you'll do
- Own PCBA manufacturing processes and manage in-house production execution, traceability, and process control
- Drive new product introduction of PCBA assemblies in coordination with design engineers
- Lead equipment selection using process capability analysis and Gauge R&R studies
- Identify and resolve SMT production and testing issues through root-cause analysis
- Implement safety improvements and manage work instructions, documentation, and operator training
- Provide design-for-manufacturability feedback and track schedule, defect rates, and cost optimization
What they're looking for
- Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and PCBA processes
- Manufacturing engineering and process design
- Statistical analysis (process capability, Gauge R&R, Design of Experiments)
- IPC manufacturing standards
- Python and SQL for data analysis
- Six Sigma methodologies
- Failure analysis techniques (X-ray, cross-section)
- Design for manufacturability and reliability
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience with SMT processing and how you've optimized a PCBA manufacturing line
- Describe a time you used process capability analysis or Gauge R&R to solve a production issue