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SpaceX · 1 month ago

Production Technician (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22/hr - $37/hr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars and is seeking a skilled Production Technician to join their Starlink team. The role involves assembly, integration, and testing of satellite and spacecraft components in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Build small electrical sub-assemblies and perform mechanical/electrical assembly of satellite components, sub-assemblies, and final vehicle integrations

Assemble PCB assemblies into product chassis

Build battery cell modules, solar modules, and solar arrays

Perform wire harnessing, soldering, and de-soldering of through-hole and SMT components

Support conformal coating, masking, epoxy application, and related processes

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

Operate complex automated equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance

Support the development of prototype test capabilities for spacecraft components and life tests

Assist in identifying, installing, and implementing test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems

Perform test setups across various regimes, including thermal, shock, thermal vacuum, and vibration

Qualification

Electro-mechanical assemblyFunctional testingElectrical wiringReading mechanical drawingsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunicationOrganizational skillsHands-on experience

Required

High school degree or equivalency certificate

1+ years of hands on work experience

Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed

Standing for long periods of time, 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

2+ years of hands-on experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company

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

Able to proficiently use a PC, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office suite

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Experience with electrical wiring

Experience setting up and running tests and experiments

Associate degree