Manufacturing Specialist (Optical Production) - Both Shifts

SpaceX • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

SpaceX is developing Starlink, a low-latency broadband internet system enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites. The optical production team delivers the optical assemblies required for satellites to achieve their mission. The Manufacturing Specialist executes production introductions, develops and validates processes, troubleshoots failures, and improves assembly operations, quality, safety, and efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment, or a bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline.
• Availability to work one of the listed Monday-to-Friday shifts: first shift, estimated 7 a.m. start, or second shift, estimated 4 p.m. start.
• Availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.
• Must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline.
• Experience as a Lead Technician working on assembly and/or test of sub-assemblies.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed schematics, drawings, and instructions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• 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

• Execute and manage new configuration introductions into the production area.
• Develop and validate processes for new designs on aggressive timelines.
• Triage test failures by reading and interpreting test logs and telemetry.
• Assess non-conforming hardware and drive resolution and preventive actions.
• Design and implement assembly fixtures and shop aids to improve manufacturing processes.
• Identify and implement design, process, safety, and floor-layout changes to improve yield, performance, and cost.
• Implement standard practices, troubleshooting guides, and standard repair procedures.
• Identify, develop, and provide training to production technicians on new or updated processes.
• Create and support equipment maintenance and calibration schedules.

Benefits

• Potential 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, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• Up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation.
• 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Washington State paid sick time in accordance with state and federal law.
• Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office, Monday to Friday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED