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PCB Manufacturing Engineer, External (Starshield)

Starshield, a SpaceX business unit applying Starlink technology to government and national security needs, is seeking a PCB Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain PCB suppliers from concept through full-rate production. The role partners closely with design, reliability, procurement, and production teams to qualify suppliers, implement process controls, drive yield improvements, and ensure continuity of supply for satellite and gateway hardware.

Skills

  • Hands-on knowledge of PCB fabrication, laminates, and microelectronics processes
  • Familiarity with supplier quality processes (PPAP, APQP) and quality systems (AS9100/NADCAP/ISO)
  • Statistical techniques: SPC, DOE, Six Sigma fundamentals
  • Experience with failure analysis and root cause methodologies (8D, RCCA)
  • Strong cross-functional communication, presentation, and supplier-facing skills
  • Ability to travel frequently (25-60%) and work flexible hours to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Own continuity of supply for PCBs and related components on the Starshield program
  • Collaborate with design, R&D, reliability, procurement, and production to manage suppliers and production flow
  • Evaluate, audit, and onboard new suppliers and assess manufacturing processes and quality systems
  • Develop and implement supplier technical requirements, quality flow-downs, and process controls
  • Execute and monitor PPAP and qualification activities to enable rate production
  • Lead supplier root cause failure analysis (RCCA) and corrective actions for quality issues
  • Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and drive improvement plans
  • Provide technical feedback to suppliers to reduce cost, cycle time, and defect opportunities
  • Act as internal owner of supplier SPC, yield improvement, and new tool/process qualification
  • Lead cross-functional projects and present findings to teams, management, and suppliers

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (required)
  • Advanced degree in engineering, business, or supply chain (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Access to long-term incentives (stock, options, or cash awards) and ESPP
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays
  • Exempt employees eligible for 5 days sick leave per year
  • Short & long-term disability and life insurance
  • Employee discounts and other perks
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SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is an aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company aiming to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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