Manufacturing Specialist (Starshield)
About The Position
The Manufacturing Specialist role is responsible for supporting the bring up and future production of Starshield satellites. This includes designing tooling (assembly aides, part fixturing, electrical checkout rack, etc.) and processes (vehicle checkouts, harness/component integration, troubleshooting procedures etc.) to rapidly build early versions of Starshield vehicles. Manufacturing Specialists will be expected to contribute in daily production activities including dispositioning and troubleshooting issues, assembling first-article flight and GSE hardware, working with engineers to execute sub-system development testing, and aiding production technicians.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or higher in an electronics, mathematical, or engineering discipline OR high school diploma and 5+ years of professional experience in testing, developing, and/or manufacturing electro-mechanical systems or harnessing in lieu of a degree
- Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed
- Estimated start time: 5:00am
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs., unassisted
- Must be able travel to other SpaceX launch/test sites as needed: Up to 5-10% work week travel
- Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand are generally required to perform functions of this position
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in electronics, mathematical, or engineering discipline
- Experience and proficiency using Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office suite
- Experience with manufacturing enterprise systems
- Experience with automotive, aeronautic, and/or aerospace component integration
- Hands-on project experience with complex electro-mechanical systems
- Prior or current IPC-A-620, NASA 8739-4, or J-STD-001 certifications
- Experience with Unigraphics NX/Teamcenter and PLM systems
- Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and a fast-paced work environment
- Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Perform daily production activities – including sub-assembly builds, vehicle integration, resolving issue tickets and further actions, test checkouts, etc.
- Work closely with the systems and design teams along with cross-functional partners to ensure solutions meet the mission requirements
- Develop procedures/processes and manage the transition of parts and assemblies from development to high-rate production
- Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems and tooling needed to meet hardware deadlines
- Analyze and resolve integration and manufacturing discrepancies (design, fabrication, and assembly)
- Partner with engineering and production teams to drive improvements for current and next-generation vehicles
- Guide multiple projects to completion for developmental testing and team readiness objectives
- Self-monitor work progress and achieve on-time delivery of all work
Benefits
- comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- access to a 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
- company stock or long-term cash awards
- potential discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
