Lead Starlink Production Technician - 2nd Shift

LEAD STARLINK PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - 2ND SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify schedule risks, and create action plans to minimize impact
• Lead efforts to uncover root-cause, and develop permanent resolution on issues found during product builds. This will require deep diving borg, issue tickets, optical test results, and part tolerances
• Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities for product yield, quality, cost, and safety
• Analyze area metrics to create action plans and drive positive trends
• Maintain tooling, consumables inventory, and critical spares inventory
• Assist with transitioning product from engineering development and initial production to full rate production
• Schedule risk identification and mitigation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 6+ months as a SpaceX Technician or 1+ years of experience in an outside aerospace production environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Electro-mechanical assembly and prototype development experience
• Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs
• Experience performing programming and operation of thermal chambers, optical tests, and CNC equipment
• Strong computer and analytical skills including proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs
• Strong understanding of technical documentation, engineering drawings, and schematics
• Experience preferred in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work 2nd shift, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time: 4:00 PM - 2:15 AM
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Repetitive operations such as grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying and use of small hand tools to secure fixtures and units under test to test equipment are generally required to perform the functions of this position

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    Pay range:    Level 2: $25.00 - $31.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential    Level 3: $29.00 - $37.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differentialLevel 4: $34.00 - $42.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential    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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.