Starlink Production Technician (Direct To Cell)

SpaceX • Sunnyvale, CA

388d • $52,000 - $83,200

About The Position

The Starlink Production Technician (Direct To Cell) at SpaceX plays a crucial role in the full-scale production of Starlink satellites, which aim to provide reliable internet globally. This position involves hands-on assembly and testing of satellite components, ensuring high quality and manufacturability of the products. Technicians will work in a fast-paced environment, solving complex problems and contributing to the ambitious mission of enabling human life on Mars.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of hands-on work experience
• Soldering experience

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly, integration or mechanical assembly experience
• Associate degree
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, controlled documentation and processes such as: layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures/work instructions; schematics, engineering drawings, and parts list
• Able to proficiently use a PC, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience working in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company
• Experience with electrical wiring
• IPC and/or J-STD certification
• Electro-mechanical assembly and prototype development experience
• Experience setting up and running tests and experiments

Responsibilities

• Build small electrical sub-assemblies
• Mechanical/electrical assembly of satellite components, subassemblies, and integration of final vehicle assemblies
• Mechanical/electrical assembly of PCB assemblies into product chassis
• Build-up battery cell modules
• Build solar modules and solar arrays
• Wire harnessing
• Solder and desolder through-hole and SMT components
• Support conformal coat, masking, epoxy application and coating
• Run functional testing of built hardware, including setup, instrumentation, test execution, and teardown
• Operate complex automated equipment, including troubleshooting and maintenance
• Support the development of prototype test capabilities for spacecraft component development and life tests
• Assist in the identification, installation and implementation of test equipment, instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated, track calibration schedules
• Responsible for some preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems
• Identify test equipment requirements for planned tests, maintain test consumables inventory, and develop test procedures and processes accordingly
• Perform test setups as needed to support developments across several test regimes - thermal, shock, thermal vacuum, vibration
• Manage schedule priorities and independently executing work to meet company deliverables

Benefits

• Stock options
• Paid parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

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