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# Manager, Starlink Engineering (Starlink PCBA SMT

- **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- **Location:** Lockhart, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Operational Databases, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Yield Optimization
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/spacex/manager-starlink-engineering-starlink-pcba-smt

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
 * 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following:

 * Electronics development and/or production
 * SMT production

 * 2+ years of experience leading a team of 10+ individuals as direct reports

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

 * Master's degree in an engineering discipline.
 * Previous experience managing a team of high-performing manufacturing engineers and/or specialists.
 * Proficiency in electronics manufacturing processes and equipment, including screen print, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow, AOI/AXI, selective solder or wave, coating, and test, plus a strong working knowledge of EEE piece parts, PCB, PCBA, and high-reliability electronics assemblies.
 * Experience with design of experiments, gauge repeatability and reproducibility, and yield improvement.
 * Ability to communicate clearly from the floor to senior leadership and to operate in a highly adaptive, iterative environment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 * Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
 * Able to travel 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

## Description

* Manage, recruit, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers, lead engineers, and specialists for Starlink PCBA manufacturing.
 * Set technical standards and hold the team accountable for delivery.
 * Lead manufacturing development strategy for SMT/PCBA, including capacity, line architecture, and process capability.
 * Own quality, delivery, cost, yield, and equipment performance at high-volume throughput.
 * Own factory layout, material flow, equipment, tooling, spares, and build-process strategy from receiving through test, including capital spend, vendor selection, and automation justified by ROI.
 * Drive new products from design into production. Own NPI readiness, process qualification, and rate ramp, and influence design for manufacturability and testability (DFM/DFT).
 * Align daily with production, design, test, supply chain, and quality. Serve as the escalation path for line issues and drive root cause to permanent corrective action.
 * Define production data, SPC, and MES/MRP/ERP requirements. Keep process, equipment, and training records current.
 * Ensure a strong focus on safety and ESD control and maintain an excellent safety record.