Starlink Satellite Assembly Specialist

3 weeks ago


Redmond, Washington, United States SpaceX Full time
Join the SpaceX Team as a Starlink Assembly Technician

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species. As a Starlink Assembly Technician, you'll play a critical role in our mission to provide global internet connectivity through our satellite constellation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assemble and integrate satellite components, subassemblies, and final vehicle assemblies
  • Build small electrical sub-assemblies and mechanical/electrical assemblies of PCB assemblies into product chassis
  • Build-up battery cell modules and solar modules and solar arrays
  • Wire harnessing and soldering through-hole and SMT components
  • Support conformal coat, masking, epoxy application and coating
  • Run functional testing of built hardware, including setup, instrumentation, test execution, and teardown
  • Operate complex automated equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Support the development of prototype test capabilities for spacecraft component development and life tests
  • Assist in the identification, installation and implementation of test equipment, instrumentation and data acquisition systems
  • Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated, track calibration schedules
  • Responsible for some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems
  • Identify test equipment requirements for planned tests, maintain test consumables inventory, and develop test procedures and processes accordingly
  • Perform test setups as needed to support developments across several test regimes - thermal, shock, thermal vacuum, vibration

Requirements:

  • High school degree or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of hands on work experience

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • 2+ years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, integration or mechanical assembly experience
  • Associate degree
  • Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
  • Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, controlled documentation and processes such as: layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures/work instructions; schematics, engineering drawings, and parts list
  • Able to proficiently use a PC, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office suite
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company
  • Experience with electrical wiring
  • IPC and/or J-STD certification
  • Electro-mechanical assembly and prototype development experience
  • Experience setting up and running tests and experiments
  • Soldering experience

Additional Requirements:

  • Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times: 2nd shift: 3:30 PM - 2 AM
  • 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

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range:
Starlink Production Technician/Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50/hour
Starlink Production Technician/Level 2: $25.00 - $31.00/hour
Starlink Production Technician/Level 3: $29.00 - $37.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR Requirements:

  • 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.



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