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Hardware Development Engineer, PCBA (STARLINK)

SpaceX · Redmond, WA

Posted about 2 months ago · $105,000.00 - $145,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
70 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2345 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As a Hardware Development Engineer for PCBA Manufacturing at SpaceX, you will manage and optimize the processes and products related to printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) for in-house production. Your responsibilities will include overseeing volume production, managing new product introductions, tracking schedules and defect rates, and driving process improvements to enhance product quality and manufacturability.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, software, industrial, electrical, or other engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional experience in manufacturing process, SMT, accelerated testing, design for reliability, or PCB design and layout

Nice to have

  • High volume production experience (consumer goods, automotive, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience working in SMT processing and/or related PCBA processes
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods such as experiment design
  • Knowledge of IPC manufacturing standards
  • Experience with SQL, Python

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $105,000.00 - $145,000.00; Level 2: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00
  • Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • No mention of remote work options
  • Candidates must be U.S. citizens or eligible permanent residents due to ITAR requirements
  • The role may require working weekends and extended hours as needed

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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