Electro-Mechanical Build & Test Technician (Starship Avionics)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

285d • $22 - $38

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future with humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one without. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. The Electro-Mechanical Build & Test Technician (Starship Avionics) will be responsible for the mechanical and electrical assembly of PCB assemblies into product chassis, building and testing small electrical sub-assemblies, and supporting various testing and development processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience using mechanical hand tools
• 1+ years of professional technician experience in electronics

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree
• Conformal coat support experience utilizing NVOC, Urethane, Acrylic and Silicone based CC
• Experience maintaining and programming of PVA Conformal Coat system
• Current or past certification for NASA-STD-8739.3, IPC-610 or equivalent
• Experience preferred in fast-paced production environment with flight hardware
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast paced work environment
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• Experience building electromechanical components
• Experience with thermal and vibe testing
• Experience with harness routing and integration

Responsibilities

• Mechanical / electrical assembly of PCB assemblies into product chassis
• Builds and tests small electrical sub-assemblies
• Builds and tests optical equipment
• Supports conformal coat, masking, epoxy application and coating
• Runs functional testing on units
• Harnesses routing onto avionics assemblies
• Supports vibe and thermal development tests
• Performs HASS testing of assemblies built in the area

Benefits

• Pay range for Level 1: $22.00 - $27.00/hour
• Pay range for Level 2: $25.00 - $32.50/hour
• Pay range for Level 3: $30.00 - $38.00/hour
• Eligibility for 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
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED