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# Hardware Development Engineer, PCBA Manufacturing (Starlink)

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Bastrop, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Software Debugging, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_spacex-8755479002

## About the Role

testing issues + Drive corrective actions and process improvements on owned processes and products BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline + 1+ years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: manufacturing engineering, surface mount technology (SMT), accelerated testing, hardware debug/triage, design for reliability, or printed circuit board (PCB) design and layout (school and project experience will qualify) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + High volume production experience (consumer goods, automotive, etc.) + Hands-on experience working in SMT processing and/or related PCBA processes from industry, research, or academic projects + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Ability to work both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding, fast-paced environment + Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards + Experience with SQL and Python + Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods such as
experiment design, process capability analysis, and Gauge R&R + Experience with Six Sigma + Experience with basic failure analysis tools and methods (X-ray, cross-section, polishing) + Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and use data to drive systemic improvements ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: + Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 25 lbs. unassisted + Willing to work weekend and extended hours as needed + Able to travel for business trips up to 10% on an ongoing basis 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.

## Description

RESPONSIBILITIES: + Own and manage PCBA manufacturing processes and PCBA products for in-house production + Drive processes for volume production of PCBA including manufacturing execution, nonconforming product management, configuration management, traceability tracking, and process control + Manage new product introduction of PCBA assemblies, working closely with design engineers and process specialists + Use process capability analysis, gauge R&R, and other tools to lead new equipment selection + Design and implement systems to improve the safety of the PCBA production line + Manage work instructions, process documentation, and training + Track schedule, work-in-progress levels, and defect rates of owned products + Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability + Provide feedback to the engineering design team to improve design for manufacturability + Identify, root-cause, and correct SMT production and