NPI Engineer, PCBA Manufacturing (Starlink)

Full-time - Entry Level

Redmond, WA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. As an NPI Engineer for our PCBA Manufacturing team you will be responsible for developing manufacturing processes for our next generation of satellite PCBAs. You will work closely with design and layout engineers to resolve manufacturing challenges and prepare the PCBA for volume manufacturing. This role will cover all PCBA process from the SMT line to secondary operations such as selective solder, X-ray, press fit, staking/underfill, and conformal coat.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product introduction of PCBA assemblies, working closely with design engineers and process specialists. Developing and qualifying manufacturing processes.
• Drive design feedback to improve manufacturability of PCBAs.
• Manage work instructions, process documentation, and training.
• Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability.
• Lead efforts to uncover root-cause and develop a permanent resolution on issues found during initial development builds.
• Support the transition of products from development to volume production and identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required to ensure efficient production. Participate in design reviews to conduct DFM and DFT recommendations with innovative and cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of professional experience working in SMT or PCBA process engineering.

Nice-to-haves

• Hands on experience with optimizing SMT pick and place, reflow oven, conformal coating, or through hole soldering systems.
• High volume production experience (consumer goods, automotive, etc.).
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods such as experiment design.
• Experience with SQL, Python.
• Experience with Six Sigma.
• Experience with basic failure analysis tools and methods (X-ray, cross-section, polishing).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and use data to drive systemic improvements.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere.

Benefits

• Base salary range for Hardware Engineer/ Level I: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/per year.
• Base salary range for Hardware Engineer/ Level II: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year.
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
• Potential discretionary bonuses.
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• 5 days of sick leave per year.
• Company shuttles offered for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.