Manufacturing Specialist, Components Test

The role

This person will support Starlink satellite production by specializing in acceptance testing of components, developing electrical test systems, and evolving production and testing processes.

What you will do

• Assess non-conforming hardware and lead root cause investigations.
• Implement changes to design, process, safety, and factory layout.
• Develop standard work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and repair procedures.
• Create and deliver training to production technicians.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design and validate integrated test systems.
• Design and implement manufacturing tools, shop aids, and test assets.
• Manage new product introduction of PCBA assemblies.
• Track key metrics such as schedule, WIP, and defect rates.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment OR a bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline
• Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

Nice to have

• Excellent communication, teamwork, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong adaptability, attention to detail, concentration, and efficiency in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Ability to work autonomously or in teams with an end-user focus and quick learning mindset
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed schematics, drawings, instructions, and mechanical/fluid system concepts
• Experience with programming languages (Python, C/C++, SQL, TwinCAT, or similar)
• Experience with test equipment, measurement devices (pressure/temperature/flow), and integration/testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical, or structural systems
• Experience with CAD/PLM software (NX, CATIA, ProE, Teamcenter) and hands-on SMT/PCBA or manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of statistical methods (DoE, SPC, Six Sigma), IPC standards, and data-driven process improvements

Benefits

• Company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 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
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
• Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible. The company is leveraging experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation.