Manufacturing Specialist (Starlink)

Company: SpaceX
Location: Hawthorne
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Manufacturing Specialist (Starlink) at SpaceX Hawthorne, CA, United States 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. MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST (STARLINK) SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink will provide fast, reliable internet to populations with little or no connectivity, including those in rural communities and places where existing services are too expensive or unreliable. We are looking for a talented manufacturing specialist to establish a pilot line and eventually ramp to full scale production for millions of devices that will sit in our customers homes. RESPONSIBILITIES: + Execute new product introduction builds across all workcenters + Program, load, and operate automated equipment + Triage non-conforming product and drive resolution and preventative actions + Resolve production issues while ensuring design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines + Perform process development and validation on new models in extremely aggressive timelines + Ensure the successful transition of products from development to volume production + Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost + Define maintenance schedules and support activities BASIC 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 PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline + Experience producing J-STD-001 Class 2, IPC-A-610 Class 2 or equivalent hardware + Experience programming, loading and operating the following automated equipment: paste printer, solder paste inspection (SPI), pick and place, reflow oven, automated optical inspection (AOI), X-ray inspection, adhesive/coating dispenser, BGA rework + Experience with electrical test, in circuit and/or bed of nails testing + Ability to deliver high quality hardware in a fast paced NPI environment + Ability to adapt and process change quickly + Excellent computer skills (email, Microsoft Windows, ERP/MRP/MES systems, iOS, executing custom developed software) + Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills + Ability to provide process and design improvement suggestions to engineering ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: + Able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed + Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position + Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted ITAR REQUIREMENTS: + To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (mddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc/_kb/_article/_page&sys/_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) . SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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