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Engineering Manager, Silicon Assembly (Starlink)

SpaceX is expanding Starlink’s vertical integration by bringing integrated circuit packaging and assembly in-house. We are seeking an experienced engineering manager to lead a growing multidisciplinary silicon assembly team, drive yield and throughput improvements, implement robust quality systems, and introduce novel processes and products for high-volume automated manufacturing.

Skills

  • Semiconductor process engineering and packaging experience
  • Proven leadership and people management in manufacturing environments
  • Experience with SPC, FMEA, and OCAP methodologies
  • Equipment qualification, validation, and troubleshooting
  • Automation programming and controls (structured text, ladder logic, C++, PLCs)
  • Root cause analysis and yield improvement
  • Familiarity with photolithography, plating, etch, die attach, and BGA processes
  • Strong written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to manage budgets and projects in cross-functional settings
  • Compliance knowledge for ISO/AS/SEMI/JEDec standards and safety protocols

Responsibilities

  • Manage and expand a multidisciplinary manufacturing engineering team (10–20+) covering automation, photolithography, thin/dry films, plating, etch, molding, singulation, die attach/BGA attach, and RF test
  • Collaborate with production, process development, supply chain, and test teams to specify equipment and implement manufacturing solutions
  • Drive data-driven process improvements using FMEA, SPC, and module-level OCAPs to sustain high-volume automated lines
  • Lead yield and quality reviews, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to achieve target repeatability (3-sigma)
  • Oversee equipment qualification, validation, troubleshooting, and change control in controlled/cleanroom environments
  • Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards (e.g., ISO, SEMI, JEDEC) and SpaceX safety protocols
  • Hire, mentor, and develop engineering talent, conduct performance reviews, and cultivate a high-performance culture
  • Manage cross-functional technical communication and present status and tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (required)
  • Master's or PhD in relevant engineering discipline (preferred)

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan (401k)
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact aerospace/space systems
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