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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. HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, PCBA MANUFACTURING (STARLINK) The Starlink PCBA Engineer will work inside the production organization to develop, manage, and improve the PCBA manufacturing process. Starlink needs the ability to continuously improve the quality and reliability of its products and production lines. This role looks to design production lines suitable to meet necessary rate, work with equipment suppliers to install and validate new equipment, and continuously seeks to improve the production process. We are actively looking for candidates who possess comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and quality tools and have the motivation to work with supply chain to build a premium product at commercial scale volume. RESPONSIBILITIES: Own and manage PCBA manufacturing processes and PCBA products for in-house production Drive processes for volume production of PCBA including manufacturing execution, nonconforming product management, configuration management, traceability tracking, and process control Manage new product introduction of PCBA assemblies, working closely with design engineers and process specialists Use process capability analysis, gauge R&R, and other tools to lead new equipment selection Design and implement systems to improve the safety of the PCBA production line Manage work instructions, process documentation, and training Track schedule, work-in-progress levels, and defect rates of owned products Identify trends and opportunities for optimizing product output, quality enhancements, and cost of manufacturability Provide feedback to the engineering design team to improve design for manufacturability Identify, root-cause, and correct SMT production and testing issues Drive corrective actions and process improvements on owned processes and products BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline 1+ years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: manufacturing engineering, surface mount technology (SMT), accelerated testing, hardware debug/triage, design for reliability, or printed circuit board (PCB) design and layout (school and project experience will qualify) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: High volume production experience (consumer goods, automotive, etc.) Hands-on experience working in SMT processing and/or related PCBA processes from industry, research, or academic projects Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work both autonomously and as a team in a highly demanding, fast-paced environment Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards Experience with SQL and Python Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods such as experiment design, process capability analysis, and Gauge R&R Experience with Six Sigma Experience with basic failure analysis tools and methods (X-ray, cross-section, polishing) Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and use data to drive systemic improvements ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 25 lbs. unassisted Willing to work weekend and extended hours as needed Able to travel for business trips up to 10% on an ongoing basis 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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.