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SpaceX · 3 days ago

Engineering Development Technician (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$33/hr - $40/hr

3+ years exp

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. The Engineering Development Technician will support the manufacturing and development of SpaceX’s Starlink payloads and satellites by assisting in all phases of product life-cycles and working directly with engineers on various production and development tasks.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support production engineering during development and pre-production phases of hardware life-cycles, including building pre-production, qualification, and flight hardware. Assist with transitioning product lines from engineering development to full rate production

Support production engineering in the setup and activation of production lines and development and qualification of hardware test setups

Support engineering in rework and recovery efforts on non-conforming hardware

Support of existing production lines, including tooling fabrication, test rack builds (structure, low voltage, and network), test system maintenance, factory automation projects, and general production improvement projects

Build, repair, and rework harnessing to support flight and development hardware as well as ground support equipment and development/qualification test assets

Assist with maintenance of HITL, continuous integration, and qualification satellite hardware

Assist with satellite and qualification hardware movements around the site

Provide targeted surge support for company critical production or qualification test efforts

Qualification

Manufacturing experienceMechanical buildsEquipment assembly/testWiring schematics interpretationMicrosoft ExcelProblem solvingTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical builds, equipment assembly/test (or equivalent years of higher education)

Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted

Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces

Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls

Must be willing to work all shifts, over time, and weekends as needed

Must be willing to travel up to 20%

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