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What this posting asks for

Level: Mid level — The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Main responsibilities

  • Complete standardized testing, root cause, analysis, and R&D projects
  • Understand data trends and the ability to debug hardware & software failure
  • Program, load, and operate automated equipment
  • Triage non-conforming product and drive resolution and preventative actions
  • Facilitate a close relationship with the engineering team during design, build, and test to provide design feedback; provide clear communication between the …
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities for yield, performance, and cost
  • Define maintenance and calibration schedules
  • Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal direction
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Technical skill Core
    In the posting: “You will drive the relationship between engineering, development, and production teams and will interact regularly with department leadership.” · “As a Test Specialist at Starlink, you will take ownership of state-of-the-art testing equipment for manufacturing our printed circuit boards (PCBs).” · “This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and operationalization of equipment, facilities, tooling and testing technologies necessary…”
    Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
  • Problem solving Core
    In the posting: “Complete standardized testing, root cause, analysis, and R&D projects” · “Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal direction” · “Ability to solve complex problems utilizing engineering first principles with minimal supervision on tight schedules”
    Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
  • Planning and organisation Core
    In the posting: “Define maintenance and calibration schedules” · “Ability to solve complex problems utilizing engineering first principles with minimal supervision on tight schedules” · “Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable acco…”
    Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
  • Data and analysis Core
    In the posting: “Complete standardized testing, root cause, analysis, and R&D projects” · “Understand data trends and the ability to debug hardware & software failure” · “Experience diagnosing PCB failure modes and root cause analysis”
    Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
  • Attention to detail and quality Core
    In the posting: “The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, security, and user experience of the products that you deli…” · “As a Test Specialist at Starlink, you will take ownership of state-of-the-art testing equipment for manufacturing our printed circuit boards (PCBs).” · “This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and operationalization of equipment, facilities, tooling and testing technologies necessary…”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Communication Core
    In the posting: “provide clear communication between the design engineering team and the production floor” · “Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills”
    Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
  • Ownership and accountability Core
    In the posting: “As a Test Specialist at Starlink, you will take ownership of state-of-the-art testing equipment for manufacturing our printed circuit boards (PCBs).” · “Troubleshoot complex problems independently with minimal direction”
    Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
  • Leadership and mentoring Core
    In the posting: “You will drive the relationship between engineering, development, and production teams and will interact regularly with department leadership.” · “Ability to solve complex problems utilizing engineering first principles with minimal supervision on tight schedules”
    Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
  • Stakeholder management Core
    In the posting: “Willing to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors for potentially extended periods of time including international” · “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, ge…”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
  • Customer focus Supporting
    In the posting: “The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, security, and user experience of the products that you deli…”
    Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.

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Practice questions

  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (6):
  4. Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
  5. Tell me about a difficult problem you solved at work. How did you find the cause? From this posting
  6. You have three urgent tasks due today and time to finish only two. How do you decide? From this posting
  7. Tell me about a time you used data or numbers to make a decision. From this posting
  8. How have you used scheduling in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
  9. Describe a time you went out of your way to solve a customer's problem. From this posting
  10. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  11. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  12. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  13. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  14. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  15. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  16. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  17. Describe a process you improved.
  18. Do you have any questions for us?
  19. Why do you want to work here?
  20. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  21. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  22. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  23. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  24. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  25. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  26. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  27. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  28. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  29. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  30. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  31. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  32. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  33. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  34. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  35. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  36. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  37. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  38. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  39. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
  40. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.