Lead Technician - Starlink Satellite Mech and Electronic Production - 2nd shift

Lead Technician - Starlink Satellite Mech and Electronic Production - 2nd Shift

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.

Lead satellite production team to achieve daily production targets involving mechanical integration and test execution according to work orders

Assist with the development of production processes, and identify continuous improvements to reliably achieve production targets

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 de-solder 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

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

6+ months as a SpaceX Technician or 1+ years of experience in an outside aerospace production environment

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

Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time: 1st Shift: 4:00 PM - 2:15 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

Pay range: Level 2: $25.50 - $31.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential Level 3: $29.50 - $37.00/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.

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.

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.