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SR. CAM ENGINEER, PCB (STARLINK)
As a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Engineer on Starlink, you will spearhead the conversion of state-of-the-art PCB designs into production equipment readable files to produce PCBs. This position will be responsible for the utilization of CAM software to process design files to production outputs. You will understand specific file requirements of multiple manufacturing equipment (drilling, routing, electrical test.) You will work cross functionally to perform design rule checks to comply with manufacturing, trouble shoot issues and implement rapid design improvements.
Your work will form the backbone for millions of next generation consumer-facing devices that we ship directly to customers and businesses all over the world. From private homes, RVs, planes, or boats, this team plays an instrumental role in leveling the playing field for high-speed connectivity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review and analyze PCB designs to convert design files to usable outputs for machine on the production floor. Perform netlist extraction and compare again the original design for data accuracy.
- Perform comprehensive Design Rule Checks (DRC) & Design or Manufacturability (DFM) to identify potential manufacturing issues. Clearly communicate findings with recommendations.
- Create efficient panel layouts that maximize material usage.
- Ensure all outputs comply with design specification and industry standards. (IPC)
- Maintain proper revision & change control of documentation
- Develop and maintain CAM automation scripts and post processors.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
- 5+ years of PCB CAM & manufacturing experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- Ability to solve complex problems utilizing engineering first principles with minimal supervision on tight schedules
- Strong Interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- CAM software proficiency with industry standards
- CNC programming experience
- Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards
- Experience diagnosing PCB failure modes and root cause analysis
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of stack up analysis
- Experience with taking products from research and development into production.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for potentially extended periods of time including international
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- Willing to work onsite; remote work is not considered
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 [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
- 5+ years of PCB CAM and manufacturing experience
- Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors, potentially including international travel
- Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted
- Willing to work onsite; remote work not considered
- ITAR eligibility: must be U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required Department of State authorizations
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings
- CAM software proficiency with industry standards
- CNC programming experience
- Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards
- Experience diagnosing PCB failure modes and root cause analysis
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and stack-up analysis
- Experience taking products from research and development into production
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.
SpaceX Insights
What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
