Test Specialist, Factory Automation (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, and maintain factory automation equipment and test racks to simulate space and launch environments for Starlink hardware production.
Role type
Factory Automation Test Specialist (IC)
Builds
Wire harnesses, PCBAs, test racks, robotics, and environmental simulation equipment for Starlink production.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Factory automation / Hardware testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems, electronic testing and inspection, electromechanical design and debug, soldering and crimping, electrical debug tools, Linux/Windows environments, Python/Bash scripting
Preferred skills
Associate degree, production or engineering function experience, fabricating harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies, 3D plastic printing, Altium/Mentor PCB/NX software
Technologies
Linux, Windows, git, SVN, JIRA, Altium, Mentor PCB, NX, Bash, Python, multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer
Responsibilities
Design and build wire harnesses, PCBAs, test racks, robotics, and environmental simulation equipment; Support production and qualification tests including equipment bring-up and troubleshooting; Manage first article builds and supply chain for outsourced equipment; Develop and manage maintenance plans for production equipment.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC