SMT SpecialistActive$79K–$94K

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

  • 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

What they're looking for

  • 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