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# Hardware Development Engineer, PCBA (STARLINK)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Configuration Management, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Statistical Process Control (SPC), SQL Databases, Yield Optimization
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88043122/1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, materials science, manufacturing engineering, or other engineering discipline
 * 1+ years of professional experience in at least one of the following areas: manufacturing process engineering, surface mount technology (SMT), accelerated testing, design for reliability, or PCB design and layout

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 * High volume production experience (consumer goods, automotive, etc.) or ramping of a production line as part of a cross-functional team
 * Hands-on experience working in SMT processes and/or related PCBA processes. Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards
 * Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), and manufacturing metrics (e.g., CPK, yield, OEE) in production environments
 * Demonstrated track record in developing new processes, improving efficiencies, and successfully transferring to production in a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment
 * Competencywith SQL, Python
 * Experience with NX or other CAD software
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * Ability to work both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding, fast-paced environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 * Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 25 Ibs. unassisted
 * Willing to work weekends and extended hours as needed

## Description

* Process engineering position responsible for PCBA manufacturing for Starlink hardware
 * Manage new product introduction of PCBA assemblies, qualifying new equipment, designing line layout, designing tooling, working closely with design engineers, and driving design for manufacturing (DFM) feedback
 * Implement, simplify, and automate high reliability manufacturing processes such that the production teams can operate independently of engineering
 * Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability
 * Drive processes for volume production of PCBA including manufacturing execution, nonconforming product management, configuration management, traceability tracking, yield improvement, and process control
 * Manage work instructions, process documentation, and process training


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