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.

AVIONICS PCBA MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execution of new product introduction builds across all workcenters
• Programming, loading and operation of automated equipment
• Manual soldering operations
• Conformal coat application
• Epoxy staking and underfill application
• Electromechanical assembly
• Performing electrical test and loading embedded software

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electronics manufacturing

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• Experience producing J-STD-001 Class 3, IPC-A-610 Class 3 or equivalent hardware
• Experience programming, loading and operating the following automated equipment: paste printer, solder paste inspection (SPI), pick and place, reflow oven, automated optical inspection (AOI), selective solder, adhesive/coating dispenser and depanel router
• Experience performing manual soldering operations, touch up and sensitive component installation
• Experience with conformal coat masking, material preparation and application
• Experience applying epoxy staking and underfill on small devices
• Experience with torqueing, fastener and heatsink installation
• Experience with electrical test, in circuit and/or bed of nails testing
• Ability to deliver high quality flight hardware in a fast paced NPI environment
• Ability to adapt and process change quickly
• Excellent computer skills (Email, Microsoft Windows, ERP/MRP systems, iOS, Executing Custom Developed Software)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide process and design improvement suggestions to engineering

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

 

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.