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SpaceX · Bastrop, TX · Production · first seen 2026-09-23
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Electrical Test Engineering Manager (Starlink)

SpaceX is deploying Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation, providing fast reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. You will own high-volume PCB electrical test at the Starlink factory in Bastrop. You will build and lead a team of engineers and specialists, owning yield, coverage, escapes, and tester throughput. You set the technical bar for test programs, multi-unit fixture and rack design, and test PCBA design and release. You partner with CAM, PCB operations, and SMT, and you are the person leadership calls for tester status.

Responsibilities

  • Own high-volume production test: yield, coverage, escape rate, first-pass yield, tester throughput, and tester uptime; drive cross-functional root cause with CAM, PCB operations, and SMT.
  • Build and lead a team of engineers and specialists: hire, develop, and set performance expectations.
  • Own test fixture and rack design for multi-unit production test: mechanical design of fixtures and racks that hold and present multiple units, plus the electrical interface, designed for production rate, changeover, and durability.
  • Own test PCBA design and release: schematic, layout, bring-up, and fabrication/assembly of boards used in the test process.
  • Set the bar for test programs, fixtures/racks, test boards, and equipment (ICT / Teradyne, flying probe, and related GSE); sign production readiness for new products and panel revisions.
  • Set priorities and capacity across new-product introduction, sustaining, and debug.
  • Provide leadership a clear operating picture: staffing, yield, downtime, and throughput.
  • Partner with electrical test leaders at other SpaceX factories to transfer working production test capability.
  • Travel to other sites as needed; this role is based on site in Bastrop.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in high-volume electrical or manufacturing test (ICT, flying probe, functional, or equivalent production board test).
  • 2+ years leading engineers, including hiring and performance management.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Owned a production test process including yield, escapes, and throughput (units per hour or equivalent).
  • Fixture and multi-unit rack design (mechanical and electrical) used in production - design, debug, and change control.
  • Designed and released test PCBAs (schematic and layout) and owned fabrication and assembly, or managed engineers who did.
  • Hands-on experience with in-circuit test (ICT / Teradyne or equivalent) and/or flying probe sufficient to hold the technical bar.
  • Built or transferred a test capability (new product, new panel, or new tester) from empty or from another site into production.
  • Clear written and verbal communication and regular presence on the production floor.
  • Experience developing engineers.

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines.