Starlink Production Technician - Entry Level

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. One of SpaceX's most ambitious missions to date, the Starlink satellite constellation, is our solution for providing reliable internet worldwide.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled technician to join our team in the assembly, integration, and testing of satellite and spacecraft components. This hands-on role involves building electrical and mechanical sub-assemblies, performing functional tests, and supporting prototype development in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Schedule

Estimated shift times:

• 2nd shift: 3:30 PM - 2 AM

Pay

Pay Range:

• Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50
• Level 2: $25.50 - $31.00
• Level 3: $29.50 - $37.00

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.

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
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time (for employees in Washington State, in compliance with state and federal law)
• Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
• Various other discounts and perks