Electromechanical Technician (Starshield) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX’s Starshield program adapts Starlink technology and launch capabilities for government and national security missions, including Earth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. The Electromechanical Technician builds high-reliability electromechanical assemblies for flight, following drawings and controlled processes and verifying hardware workmanship. The role supports testing and production as Starshield satellites progress from first articles to rate production. It is an onsite, hands-on second-shift position based in Hawthorne, California.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 1 year of experience using mechanical hand tools.
Willingness to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform the listed physical activities, including climbing ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Must meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
At least 2 years of professional experience with wire harnesses and/or electronics equipment.
Experience in a fast-paced production environment working with flight hardware.
Hands-on experience fabricating harnesses or electromechanical assemblies, or in prototype development, in a high-production environment.
Ability to adapt to changing work assignments and a fast-paced work environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.
Excellent concentration and attention to detail, with strong work efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and assemble high-quality, high-reliability electromechanical assemblies.
Monitor work progress against area benchmarks and deliver work on time.
Read and interpret mechanical drawings, standard dimensioning and tolerancing, GD&T, assembly procedures, work instructions, and other controlled documentation.
Record work in the shop-floor management system (ERP) and use Microsoft Outlook.
Verify flight hardware and document results clearly, precisely, and completely.
Assist in developing production processes for first-time production runs.
Assist with area efficiency improvement projects.
Run HASS, HALT, and thermal-chamber tests.
Identify quality issues involving workmanship, vendor-supplied defects, and design issues.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock or long-term cash awards, and potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave under Company policy.