Job brief: SMT Rework Technician - Multiple Shifts (Starlink)

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (3 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-07.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Bastrop, TX
• Posted: 2026-10-09

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 3+ years of experience.

Must have

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 3+ years of professional experience with SMT and/or PCBA rework equipment and processes.
• Possess IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and/or IPC-7711/7721 (rework/repair) certification.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, science, or related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience owning SMT rework equipment operation, programming, and process control in a high-volume production setting.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be available to work at least one of the following shifts:

Conditions

• A Shift: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sunday - Tuesday, every other Wednesday)
• B Shift: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Thursday - Saturday, every other Wednesday)
• C Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Sunday - Tuesday, every other Wednesday)
• D Shift: 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Thursday - Saturday, every other Wednesday)

Main duties

• Own and execute new product introduction (NPI) rework builds across all relevant work centers, delivering qualified processes on aggressive timelines.
• Program, qualify, load, and operate automated and semi-automated rework equipment; own equipment readiness and capability metrics.
• Lead triage of non-conforming PCBAs, drive root-cause resolution, and implement preventative actions with measurable reductions in rework rates.
• Own resolution of production rework issues while safeguarding design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines.
• Own the successful transition of rework processes and tooling from development to high-volume production, including training and documentation handoff.

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• Typical listed pay for mechanic and technician jobs in Texas: $69k a year (124 listings, 22 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across SpaceX's 2,898 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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