Development Technician (PCBA)

• 2nd Shift (Starlink)
  SpaceX
  
• 
  Redmond, Washington
  
• 
  

PERMANENT

Updated 09/01/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

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.

DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN

(PCBA)

• 2nd Shift
  This role serves as the bridge between production execution and engineering development for& the& Starlink PCBA& team.

You will apply hands-on SMT& expertise& to support the transition of hardware from early development through qualification and into rate production. Working closely& with Engineering and Production& teams, you will build and troubleshoot pre-production and qualification hardware while helping& optimize& SMT processes and production lines.&

The ideal candidate:& has strong

SMT/PCBA

experience;& enjoys working directly with engineers;& proven skills& for& troubleshooting& complex issues;& possesses& excellent attention to detail;& and thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.&

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support production engineering during development and pre-production phases by building, assembling, and testing pre-production, qualification, and flight PCBA hardware

Assist with initial PCBA line setup, equipment programming, qualification of test setups, and transition of new designs into production

Program, load, and operate automated SMT production machines including pick & place, reflow ovens, stencil printers, conformal coating, AOI, and X-ray systems

Operate and troubleshoot SMT equipment (pick & place, reflow ovens, stencil printers, conformal coating, AOI, X-ray) with a focus on process stability and yield improvement

Perform rework and recovery on non-conforming hardware while maintaining design integrity and documenting root causes

Support continuous improvement projects including test rack builds, factory automation, and production line enhancements

Thoroughly document processes, failures, and improvements using data to drive corrective actions and yield increases

Provide surge support for critical production, qualification, or development builds

Collaborate with engineers to give real-time feedback on manufacturability, DFM opportunities, and process issues

Assist with training of junior technicians on SMT equipment operation and basic troubleshooting

Work with production support teams to guarantee the daily success of PCBA production safely, reliably, and at rate&

BASIC

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of hands-on experience in

SMT/PCBA

manufacturing, assembly, or test&

PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Associates degree, apprenticeship, or military& electronics technician& training

Experience working directly with engineers in development or new process introduction (NPI) environments

Hands-on experience programming and optimizing SMT processes (pick & place, reflow, conformal coating, through-hole, AOI, or X-ray inspection)

Proficiency reading and interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, Gerber files, and work instructions

Soldering experience with IPC-A-610 or

J-STD-001

certification (Class 2 or 3)

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with minimal supervision

Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and basic ERP systems

Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify subtle defects and maintain high-quality output in a high-volume environment

Positive attitude, strong team player, and willingness to provide constructive feedback to improve designs and tooling

Previous aerospace, automotive, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing experience&

COMPENSATION

AND BENEFITS

&

Pay range: & &

Production Development Technician/Level 1: $23.00

• $29.00/hour & &
  Production Development Technician/Level 2: $28.00
• $34.50/hour & &
  Production Development Technician/Level 3: $33.00
• $40.

00/hour & &

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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. &

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 reach out to& EEOCompliancespacex.com.&

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