Harnessing Engineering Specialist, Satellites (Starlink)

Responsibilities

• Develop and release harness design solutions within a 3D NX CAD environment, adhere to and improve internal design standards and requirements.
• Work with responsible engineers to generate electrical schematics to support both flight and qualification designs.
• Perform testing (both mechanical and electrical) of harnessing with respect to thermal, loads, vibration and shock to ensure full qualification for flight.
• Triage non-conforming interconnect products and drive resolution and preventative actions.
• Support development tooling and low-rate manufacturing of new electrical and optical harnessing products.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years in professional wire harnessing experience or similar environment, or a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar field.
• 3D CAD harnessing/routing design and drafting experience with Siemens NX or similar software.
• Exposure to electrical/optical harnessing processes and tooling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times; 1st Shift: 7:00AM - 5:00PM.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3D CAD harnessing/routing design and drafting experience with Siemens NX or similar software.
• Exposure to electrical/optical harnessing processes and tooling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times; 1st Shift: 7:00AM - 5:00PM.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Variety of other discounts and perks.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law.
• Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Estimated shift times; 1st Shift: 7:00AM - 5:00PM.