Avionics Development Technician (Starshield)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

About The Position

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts, with an initial focus on Earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. Its satellites can integrate a wide variety of payloads, and its proliferated low-Earth orbit architecture provides resiliency and connectivity to on-orbit assets. As an Avionics Development Technician on the Starshield team, you will fabricate and assemble high-quality, high-reliability wire harnesses and electromechanical assemblies supporting satellite production and testing. You will build and verify flight hardware and test racks from drawings and controlled documentation, support first-time production runs, and help increase throughput while maintaining workmanship standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 2 years of professional experience manufacturing wire harnesses in the commercial, automotive, or aerospace industry.
At least 2 years of professional experience using electronics equipment, such as programmable power supplies, DMMs, or oscilloscopes.
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform tasks involving climbing ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
Ability to distinguish colors.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or a related technical field.
At least 5 years of professional experience with wire harnesses and/or electronics equipment.
Experience in a fast-paced work environment with mission-critical hardware and ability to manage changing work assignments.
Hands-on experience fabricating harnesses, soldering, building electromechanical assemblies, or developing prototypes.
Experience using basic mechanical and/or electronics hand tools.
IPC and/or J-STD certification, including IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, or J-STD-001.
Experience soldering components on PCBAs in surface-mount and through-hole applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.
Excellent concentration and attention to detail, with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and assemble high-quality, high-reliability wire harnesses and electromechanical assemblies.
Monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on-time delivery of work.
Read, interpret, and work from drawings and controlled documentation, including wiring diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, and schematics.
Assemble test racks and associated harnessing to support full-vehicle, component, and HASS testing.
Record work performed in the shop-floor management system (ERP) and use Microsoft Outlook email.
Verify flight hardware and document results clearly, precisely, and completely.
Assist with developing production processes for first-time production runs.
Assist with area efficiency improvement projects.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.