Electromechanical Technician (Starshield) - Level 4/5
About The Position
Starshield leverages SpaceX's Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. While Starlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus on three areas: Earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. Designed to meet diverse mission requirements, Starshield satellites are capable of integrating a wide variety of payloads, offering unique versatility to users. With the proven ability to iterate rapidly, SpaceX's unique full-stack approach in developing end-to-end systems, from launch vehicles to user terminals, enables the deployment of capabilities at scale with unprecedented speed. Starshield's proliferated low-Earth orbit architecture provides inherent resiliency and constant connectivity to on-orbit assets, while SpaceX's proven rapid launch capability provides expedient and economical access to space.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of experience using mechanical hand tools
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree
- 8+ years of professional experience with wire harnesses and/or electronics equipment
- Experience in fast-paced production environment working with flight hardware
- Experience in a high production environment with hands on experience fabricating harness, electro-mechanical assemblies, or prototype development
- Ability 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
Responsibilities
- Fabricate and assemble high-quality, high-reliability electromechanical assemblies
- Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on-time delivery of all work
- Read, interpret, and work from drawings as well as from controlled documentation and processes such as: Mechanical drawings, standard dimensioning and tolerancing, and GD&T, Assembly procedures and work instructions
- Record work performed on shop floor management system (ERP) as well as use e-mail (MS Outlook)
- Perform verification of flight hardware and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
- Assist with the development of production processes for first-time production runs
- Assist with area efficiency improvement projects
- Run tests in HASS/HALT and thermal chambers
- Self-identify quality issues from workmanship, vendor supplied defects, and design issues
Benefits
- Company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- 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
- Various other discounts and perks
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
