SpaceX · 14 hours ago
Maintenance Engineer (Starlink)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support on repairs, modifications, and upgrades of production equipment in the Starlink programs, maximizing equipment availability and supporting technical resolutions.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical guidance for troubleshooting complex machinery problems and quick equipment failure resolution
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and action corrective measures to address equipment, process and behavioral gaps
Develop and execute complex improvement projects to maximize production equipment availability
Collaborate with development engineering teams to build in reliability and maintenance efficiency “up-front” on projects and propose design adjustments
Provide leadership for utilization of CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems)
Implement predictive tools (vibration analysis, cycle monitoring) to integrate into maintenance to organize proactive Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Complete hands on in-depth repairs of equipment mechanical, electrical, fluid, pneumatic and robotic control system failures
Coordinate internal and 3rd party resources to scope and execute repairs, overhauls and equipment upgrade projects
Leverage feedback from maintenance technicians to drive improvements to work instructions and processes to eliminate recurring failures and low value tasks
Coordinate with internal Equipment Reliability Engineering, Tool Engineering and Automation Engineering teams to design and implement machine upgrades
Interface with engineering, quality, production and procurement to resolve any hold factors blocking production
Provide help to create optimized machine spare parts lists, min/max levels, optimal spares inventory, parts criticality analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ year of hands on experience in a manufacturing environment (internships, project work, and colligate project teams are applicable)
Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
Must be available to work extended hours and some weekends
Willing to travel for short trips as needed, up to 10% travel
Preferred
2+ years of troubleshooting technical problems in a manufacturing environment
Experience with MRP, ERP and CMMS systems
Hands-on experience with automated industrial equipment
Experience leading technicians through troubleshooting and performing root cause analysis
Experience coordinating projects with contractors and third parties
Capability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, GD&T and P&IDs
Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills; capable of communicating summarized accomplishments in a fast-paced environment
Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
Experience using Microsoft Office Products, Smartsheet, Jira, SQL and PowerBI
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
5 days of sick leave per year
Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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