Test Technician (Starlink)

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

8d•$23 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to support development and qualification testing of Starlink satellites in the Redmond Test Lab. The lab is responsible for mechanical, structural, environmental, pressure, battery-cell, and solar-cell evaluation testing that proves satellite hardware before flight. This technician is the operator on the floor: prepare hardware and assets, run released procedures, fabricate fixtures and ground support equipment to print, and restore the setup.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems
1+ years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using measuring devices

Nice To Haves

Experience with NASA STD 8739.4, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 qualifications
Experience with electromechanical build processes including iron & hot-air soldering; wire crimping and stripping; machine and hand drilling, shaping, cutting, and joining; 3D plastic printing
Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors
A&P (airframe and powerplant) license
Able to read mechanical and engineering drawings and interpret tolerances (including GD&T)
Experience with hydraulic plumbing repair/fabrication
Knowledge/experience with cryogenic systems (gaseous and liquid)
Experience with rigging, cranes, and lift operations
Experience with precision measuring instruments/equipment
Knowledge of various fittings (NPT, MS, AN, Swagelok, medium pressure)
Experience with test operations procedures including hydraulic load control, hydro/pneumatic pressure control, and safe handling of flight parts
Strong computer and analytical skills including proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, shop floor management software (ERP), and related programs
Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to navigate and manipulate files
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

Responsibilities

Assemble, instrument, and test satellite flight hardware throughout development, production, and on-orbit correlation testing phases
Monitor and assess test asset and test article performance throughout development and qualification campaigns
Activate, evaluate, monitor, and maintain space simulation test equipment (Thermal, Thermal Vacuum, HASS / HALT, Vibration, Shock, Battery, Pressure, Solar)
Assembly, activation and troubleshooting of custom test racks and automated equipment interfaces to increase test lab capability and unit test quality
Structural test build and execution for a variety of large- and small-scale structural and mechanical satellite components
Work with engineering to plan, build, and activate test equipment (mechanical assemblies, gas, hydraulic, cryogenic fluid systems, etc.)
Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and harnessing. including pressure transducers, flowmeters, temperature sensors, accelerometers and strain gauges