Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (PCBA)
Core
Own the full PCBA manufacturing process for SpaceX's launch vehicles and spacecraft, driving design for manufacturability and continuous improvement of product, process, and equipment.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (PCBA)
Builds
Launch vehicles, crew capsules, and new programs
Domain
Aerospace / Electronics Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design for manufacturability, Design for testability, PCBA manufacturing processes (In-Circuit Testing, SMT, X-Ray), 3D CAD modeling, GD&T, Technical drawing reviews, Rapid prototyping, 3D printing, Machining principles, Electronic component functionality, Circuit schematics, SQL databases
Preferred skills
Experience implementing design for manufacture and design for test for PCBAs, Experience developing and supporting PCBA manufacturing processes, Experience with rapid prototyping and 3D printing, Basic understanding of machining principals, equipment, and tooling, Basic understanding of electronic component functionality, circuit schematics, and PCBAs, Basic competency with SQL databases
Technologies
3D CAD, GD&T, SQL
Responsibilities
Act as primary liaison between avionics engineering, supply chain, and production to ensure rate objectives; Implement, simplify, and automate high reliability manufacturing processes; Work with peer engineering to drive design updates in response to manufacturing issues; Select and qualify new equipment for electronics manufacturing; Design, develop, validate, and implement tooling for manufacturing repeatability; Contribute to design reviews as an expert in DFM, DFT, yield improvements, and supplier capabilities; Serve as primary point of contact for production non-conforming product and failure investigations; Prepare engineering documentation for transition from development to production; Develop training requirements for production personnel.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, Mid-Senior Level