The opportunity
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
What you'll do
Support production engineering during development and pre-production phases: by building, assembling, and testing pre-production, qualification, and flight PCBA hardware
Assist with initial PCBA line setup, equipment programming, qualification of: test setups, and transition of new designs into production
Program, load, and operate automated SMT production machines including pick &: place, reflow ovens, stencil printers, conformal coating, AOI, and X-ray systems
Operate and troubleshoot SMT equipment (pick & place, reflow ovens, stencil: printers, conformal coating, AOI, X-ray) with a focus on process stability and yield improvement
Perform rework and recovery on non-conforming hardware while maintaining: design integrity and documenting root causes
Support continuous improvement projects including test rack builds, factory: automation, and production line enhancements
What they're looking for
- Thoroughly document processes, failures, and improvements using data to drive: corrective actions and yield increases
- Provide surge support for critical production, qualification, or development builds
- Collaborate with engineers to give real-time feedback on manufacturability,: DFM opportunities, and process issues
- Assist with training of junior technicians on SMT equipment operation and basic troubleshooting