Electrical Test Specialist, PCB (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Complete standardized testing, root cause, analysis, and R&D projects
• Understand data trends and the ability to debug hardware & software failure
• Program, load, and operate automated equipment
• Triage non-conforming product and drive resolution and preventative actions
• Facilitate a close relationship with the engineering team during design, build, and test to provide design feedback; provide clear communication between the design engineering team and the production floor
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
• Define maintenance and calibration schedules
• Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal direction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate with 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Associate or bachelor's degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline preferred
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, datasheets, and written work instructions
• Ability to solve complex problems utilizing engineering first principles with minimal supervision on tight schedules
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical test equipment, including replacing/reworking components (amplifiers, wire wraps, pogo pins)
• Experience diagnosing PCB failure modes and root cause analysis
• Strong hands-on skillset and comfortable with basic tools and electro-mechanical tasks
• Knowledge of quality tools such as design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis, corrective action, process failure mode, effects analysis (PFMEA), and various problem-solving approaches
• Experience with flying probe and/or automated optical inspection equipment to fault isolate production PCBs and identify manufacturing defects in production
• Experience with electrical test fixture design, qualification, and implementation

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
• Willing to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for potentially extended periods of time including international