Mechanical Design Specialist, PCBA Production - 1st Shift (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Design, review, draft, procure, assemble, and test tooling and equipment
• Identify and action continuous improvement opportunities for safety, build quality, efficiency, and cost
• Triage non-conforming product and drive resolution and preventative actions
• Resolve production issues while ensuring process integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines
• Document work performed in organized matter
• Ensure the successful transition of products from development to volume production

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on production environment or bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar field

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Parametric 3D CAD design experience with Siemens NX or similar software
• Experience interpreting and drafting engineering drawings with GD&T
• Experience safely operating shop equipment such as drill presses, saws, sanders, and hand tools.
• Hands-on experience programming and operating machine tools such as 3d printers, laser/waterjet cutters, and CNC mills; Or sound DFM knowledge around such processes
• Exposure to PCBA processes and tooling
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times; 1st Shift: 7:00AM - 5:00PM
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted
• 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

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies.
• Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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.