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SpaceX · 1 month ago

Production Technician, Gateways (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, including a low latency broadband internet system called Starlink. They are seeking talented technicians to assist with the production of Starlink Gateways, which are advanced ground station antennas that deliver internet from the ground to satellites.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Execute startup and shutdown procedures for production equipment

Build and test mechanical/electrical gateway components and perform wire harnessing work

Own mechanical/electrical subassemblies and integration of final vehicle assemblies

Read, interpret, and follow technical documents such as manufacturing work instructions

Run functional testing of built hardware including setup, instrumentation, test execution, and teardown

Perform test setups as needed to support developments across several test regimes - thermal, shock, vibration

Provide feedback on failure modes and support engineering to drive root cause of yield limiters

Recommend improvements to manufacturing processes and work with engineers to develop, implement, and refine processes with a specific focus on reducing cost and downtime and increasing yield

Ensure production equipment is maintained and calibrated while keeping track calibration schedules

Responsible for some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems

Ensure 5S standards are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized work area

Manage schedule priorities and independently execute work to meet company deliverables

Qualification

Electro-mechanical assemblyMechanical assemblyIPC certificationTest setupExecutionMicrosoft Office proficiencyReading technical documentsProblem-solving skills

Required

High school degree or equivalency certificate

1+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position OR an associate degree in a STEM field

Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed to support critical milestones

Standing for long periods, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position

Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

3+ years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, integration, or mechanical assembly

Proficient in using a PC, Microsoft Windows, and the Microsoft Office suite

Ability to read, interpret, and work from layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists

Experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing, precision manufacturing, or high-volume manufacturing company

Electro-mechanical assembly and prototype development experience

Experience setting up and conducting tests and experiments

IPC and/or J-STD certification