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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

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

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$25.50/hr - $31/hr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and they are seeking a Lead Technician for the Starlink satellite production team. This role involves leading the production team, developing processes for mechanical and electronic assembly, and ensuring the quality and reliability of satellite components.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Electro-mechanical assemblyMechanical assemblySolderingIPC certificationA&P licenseTest setupExecutionMicrosoft OfficeElectrical wiringPrototype developmentCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

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

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

Preferred

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