Manufacturing Engineer, Components Test
Redmond, WA · 1+ years experience · Posted Oct 13, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 1+ years experience
- Location
- Redmond, WA
About the role
- SpaceX is looking for a talented manufacturing engineer to support the production of Starlink satellites in Redmond, WA.
- The role is responsible for leading efficient and reliable acceptance testing of satellite electronics, developing advanced electrical test systems, and evolving production and testing processes.
Responsibilities
- Build deep expertise in the manufacturing and acceptance test processes for satellite electrical components.
- Spearhead New Product Introduction (NPI) of PCBA assemblies into production, overseeing equipment qualification, tooling mechanical design, line layout, facility development, process validation on aggressive timelines, and delivering DFM feedback.
- Evaluate non-conforming hardware, lead root cause investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance reliability and reduce defects.
- Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to conceptualize, design, validate, and document integrated test systems, fixtures, racks, and supporting hardware.
- Identify and drive improvements to design, processes, configuration management, safety, and factory layout to optimize yield, performance, cost, and manufacturability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or other STEM discipline.
- 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, test, or design of electronic products or hardware (internships and project team experience is applicable).
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines.
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.
Preferred qualifications
- Master’s degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline
- High-volume manufacturing experience (consumer, automotive, or aerospace)
- Experience with environmental testing (HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, TVAC), functional test plans, reliability engineering, and basic failure analysis tools/methods
- Knowledge of statistical methods (DoE, Six Sigma, OEE) and IPC standards for data-driven process improvements
- Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (Python, C/C++, SQL, TwinCAT, or similar) and automation
- Experience with CAD/PLM software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, Teamcenter) and drafting standards, GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
- Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed schematics, drawings, instructions, and mechanical/fluid/electrical system concepts
- Strong cross-functional collaboration, communication, documentation, configuration management, teamwork, and organizational skills
Benefits
- Company stock or long-term cash awards
- Discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
Workplace
- Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
Skills
- Python
- C/C++
- SQL
- TwinCAT
- NX
- SolidWorks
- CATIA
- Creo
- Teamcenter
- GD&T
- Six Sigma
- DoE
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