Starlink Assembly Technician

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.

STARLINK ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN - 2ND SHIFT

One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, the Starlink satellite constellation, is our solution to providing reliable internet to the entire world.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build small electrical sub-assemblies
• Mechanical/electrical assembly of satellite components, subassemblies, and integration of final vehicle assemblies
• Mechanical/electrical assembly of PCB assemblies into product chassis
• Build-up battery cell modules
• Build solar modules and solar arrays
• Wire harnessing
• Solder and desolder 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
• Manage schedule priorities and independently executing work to meet company deliverables

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• 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